Nikolai's P.O.V.
Leaving Vira on her own was perhaps the last thing I wanted to do in a situation like this. But even less desirable was putting her in front of her grandfather. Zachary and I agreed on that; we didn't want Yancy anywhere near either Alban or Vira. I looked over at the aging Alpha as he led the way to his pack's holding cells. He brought me to a small building that was kept entirely separate from the pack house, careful not to let our presence be known by the other guests.
"Any news?" Alpha Zachary asked the fighter stationed at the door. He rolled up the sleeves of his button-up shirt to his elbows as he spoke, likely preparing for what was to happen beyond the door.
"No, Alpha," came the fighter's dutiful reply. I saw his eyes flicker to me for a moment before his att
