Markus’ heart was pounding in his chest as he answered the call from the elders. His pack had been waiting for this moment for a while, and the anticipation had been almost unbearable. As he heard their solemn voices, he knew this could be the turning point they had hoped for. The seconds ticked by as the elders exchanged pleasantries, and Markus felt like he was holding his breath. Finally, they reached the point, and his heart stopped momentarily as he heard the words he had been waiting for. “We will hear your petition to remove Victor as alpha of the Blood Moon pack,” they said. The elder’s voice was heavy with meaning. “The meeting will be in one week, here in Toronto. You can bring the evidence you require and invite the witnesses you consider essential to make your case against Vi

