ARIA
The council chamber was still tense from Damian's declaration when Cassian did the one thing no one expected.
He stepped forward again, shoulders squared, eyes burning with pure hatred as he looked straight at Damian.
"I, Cassian Hawke, formally challenge you for alpha leadership," he said, voice loud enough to echo off the dark wood panels. "Right here. Right now. Under pack law."
A stunned silence slammed over the room. Then chaos erupted—voices rising, elders shouting for order. My heart slammed against my ribs so hard I felt it in my throat. Perfect. Just what this circus needed… my ex deciding today is a good day to try and kill his own father in public.
Damian rose slowly beside me. The entire chamber fell quiet again. Power rolled off him in waves, thick and co
