#Chapter 181: Honored

Kayla The press release went out early Monday morning, a joint statement from Nicholas and me that detailed everything that had happened with my father, William Straud, and their accomplices. The truth about their attempts to find Luporath, about the manipulation and murder, and about how they’d been willing to sacrifice anything—and anyone—to achieve their goals. It took less than an hour for the news to spread worldwide. By afternoon, social media was ablaze with reactions, most expressing shock and outrage. Pack members from territories from all over were calling for action, for justice, for the guild to step in and address the corruption at its very heart. When the call came that evening requesting our presence at the guild hall the following morning, I wasn’t sure whether to feel relieved or terrified. “Alpha Reynolds, Luna Reynolds,” Kieran greeted us as we entered the council chamber, his expression unreadable. “Please, be seated.” Two chairs