The courtyard had once again fallen into silence. This time it wasn't a calm hush like it had been earlier, but rather, an anxious, oppressive silence.
With the assassination attempt quelled and Alessio's wrath brewing beneath the surface, the courtyard was littered with blood and corpses. But not nearly enough blood had been shed to sate Alessio.
The guests waited with bated breaths for the horror that was about to unfold.
Alessio's attention was now fully fixated on the Eclipse Hunt wolves. His eyes gleamed with something feral, his killing intent was palpable, and he didn't even attempt to hide it.
Vincent made to stride forward but Alpha Dane held him back and took a few steps forward himself. He stopped, now standing a short distance from Alessio, with his head held high. His expression was calm and gave nothing away.
"That is correct." Dane confirmed, his tone stiff.
