Corvine slowly rose to his feet, his calm eyes locking straight onto Ravyn without even a flicker of fear or hesitation. "Alpha Ravyn," his deep voice echoed clearly through the now-silent gym, "I didn't come to the Centenary Pack for the Full Moon Festival."
He stood tall with his shoulders squared, radiating the same commanding presence as the Alphas surrounding him. "I came here to protect Sera, because I consider her as my little sister." His expression softened for just a heartbeat before hardening again. "And she listens to me."
The room instantly filled with quiet, shocked whispers. Many of the visiting guests exchanged wide-eyed glances.
A Beta boldly standing up to his own former Alpha right in front of several powerful pack leaders? It was almost unheard of.
This was embarrassing to Ravyn and yet, it fascinated the onlookers.
From across the room, Voren watched the scene unfold with pride swelling fiercely in his chest.
