Hailee's POV
We were preparing to go to the council for the first hearing. Peter had assured me again and again that everything was in my favor—that I had nothing to fear—but somehow, my hands wouldn't stop trembling. My chest felt tight, my heartbeat quick and uneven, like I was walking toward something I'd been running from all my life.
Nathan, Callum, and Dane weren't ordinary men, nor were they ordinary Alphas. They were powerful, respected, and feared. Each of them commanded not only their packs but also the loyalty of others beyond their borders. They had influence that stretched across territories and alliances that could shift the Council's decisions in a heartbeat.
Especially Nathan. His pack, the full moon pack, wasn't just powerful—it was strategic, political, and deeply connected. He had a voice that could silence a room, and I knew he wouldn't come here unprepared. He would fight with everything he had, and that scared me more than anything.
