Valeria's POV
I nodded silently, understanding this was not an approval but more of a temporary reprieve. I felt the weight of his words linger, an unspoken warning that the real test was yet to come.
Eric remained silent, watching his grandfather with cool detachment. His expression betrayed none of the tension I could feel simmering beneath the surface. Eric knew how to play this game, even if it wasn’t a game he wanted to be part of.
Max gestured for everyone to sit. The pack members followed suit, settling in with curiosity and tension as if waiting for something to unfold.
Before I could take my seat next to Eric, a voice rang out from the far end of the room. It was soft but carried an undeniable authority. “So, this is our new Luna.”
The voice belonged to a woman, her presence
