Author's POV
Viya sensed something was wrong. She caught Hailey glancing in her direction before she continued speaking to her mother.
"Mom, this matter is... significant. Should we perhaps ask uninvolved parties to step away? Or should we discuss this privately in the council room?"
The family's private council chamber was located just off the main corridor, not far from their current position.
Luna Gloria's face had gone ashen, but her voice remained controlled. "The council room. Now."
She gestured for a servant to summon Alpha Edmund, Alpha Joseph, and his mate immediately.
The Hawthornes filed into the chamber one by one.
Luna Gloria was last. Her hand caught Viya's as she passed, squeezing gently. "Whatever happens, I promise you'll have answers."
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