Chapter 44

Gabriel's POV “I assure you,” Council Member Paul said, “we will make it absolutely clear to them that returning here, or to Black Moon, will be considered an act of war. That said, I still believe it’s best if Council Member Shaw and I handle the confrontation. At this point, their claim on the women is null. Each of them has found her true mate, and they will not be returned to the Blackwood Pack under any circumstances.” He paused, then added, his tone more serious, “I will personally look into the so-called accident that claimed their parents’ lives. It does sound highly suspicious, especially when combined with the girls’ testimonies. This brings our investigation here to a close for now. I’ll be taking the parents’ vehicle back to the Council for forensic analysis. If we find any evidence of tampering, we will deal with Alpha Damien and his ranked wolves accordingly. If what they’ve said is true, it would constitute not only a violent betrayal of his former Beta, but a direct and