The packhouse was silent, the kind of silence that weighed heavy on the air and pressed down on every heart in the room. The main hall was filled with Crescent Moon’s adult members, gathered at Alpha Marcus’s command. Every face carried a mixture of emotions - sorrow, anger, betrayal, and, for some, grim satisfaction. This was a day that would mark the pack’s history.Nicola stood near the back, flanked by the triplets. They stayed close, their presence solid and unwavering as if they could shield her from the emotional storm that swirled in the room. She scanned the crowd, seeing familiar faces - warriors, elders, parents, siblings - all united by one common thread: Maddie’s betrayal.Alpha Marcus stood at the head of the hall, his commanding presence cutting through the tension. His sharp eyes scanned the crowd before settling on Maddie, who was bound with silver cuffs and guarded by two warriors. Her once-proud posture was slumped, her defiance dimmed, but her eyes still carried a
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