Chapter 45: PACK RELATED STUFF

Edeline Darius and Percival had been exchanging intense glances throughout the evening, their silent communication palpable. Tatiana, meanwhile, was pointedly avoiding eye contact with Nixx, who seemed to be struggling to keep his gaze away from her. The tension between Dad and Alpha William was thick enough to cut with a knife. And Percival? He couldn't seem to tear his eyes away from me. My heart raced in sync with the electric buzz filling the room. "Alright, let’s get to the heart of the matter," Alpha William started, his voice breaking the oppressive silence. "Who wants to kick things off?" The room looked around, waiting for someone to speak up. I had no intention of voicing anything. My emotions were already a tangled mess, and unless everyone was prepared to deal with my wolf, I figured it was better to stay silent. But then, Darius straightened up and spoke with unexpected confidence. “I just want the ban lifted so Edeline and I can be friends again.” His frustration was palp