Cade’s mouth twitched, as if he were proud and trying not to show it.
River didn’t even pretend.
“Yeah,” Cade's eyes never leaving Korr. “That answer stands.”
River gave one sharp nod toward someone behind the crowd.
Then the bomb dropped.
People parted instantly.
Elizabeth emerged first.
Elegant. Controlled. Deadly in heels.
One step behind her, yet equal in presence, came Alpha Rian.
The second he stepped forward, the entire energy changed.
This wasn’t just a family matter anymore.
This was political.
Official.
Recorded.
Korr’s face tightened.
Alpha Rian didn’t waste time.
“Alpha Korr,” he said evenly, “you are in violation.”
Every wolf in the clearing became attentive.
“By Council right, I am calling for formal charges to be brought against you and members of the Black
