Elvie
The door opened with a creak, drawing all eyes toward it. Former Alpha Jack stepped into the room, his expression dark and serious as he took in the scene. His gaze immediately fell on the four of us—my parents, Simon, and I— and his frown deepened. Tension rolled off him as he closed the door behind him.
"Brandon was outside," Jack said, his voice heavy with suspicion. "He told me Alpha Jerry has a guest and is having a serious conversation." He looked directly at my father, Beta Arnold, waiting for an explanation.
My heart skipped a beat as I shot a nervous glance at my father, but he didn’t seem rattled. Beta Arnold stood tall, his face calm and composed, as if he had anticipated this. He met Jack’s stare without flinching.
"If Brandon spoke to you," Beta Arnold began, his
