Chapter 22
The hall stood still as the alphas of the factions gathered, their gazes fixed on the center where Lucas stood, flanked by Ember, Eric, and Freya. Slate stood firmly beside Thane, a united front in the face of impending conflict. The air was charged with an electric wait, the silence almost noticeable as they waited for Thane's response.
Lucas's voice cut through the stillness, a cold edge to his words. "Thane, let's not waste anyone's time. Hand Seren over."
The words hung in the air, they all knew what was coming but chose to let the two Alphas go at it. Elina upon arriving early to the meeting, had informed Raine about the situation with the werewolf assassins and Thane. Thane's jaw tightened, his eyes narrowing as he met Lucas's icy gaze. The room seemed to hold its breat
