KAEL’S POV
The grand hall was finally emptying, the weight of the meeting lifting from the air as the gathered Alphas bid their goodbyes. Some nodded curtly in my direction, others offered polite words of gratitude for hosting. The decision to strengthen our borders was made, but the matter of completely severing ties with the human world was still up for debate. Another meeting would be held to discuss further strategies.
I stood near the large stone archway, watching as the last few Alphas filtered out into the moonlit courtyard, their Beta guards waiting for them outside.
But one remained behind.
Reynard.
I had felt his lingering presence the moment the meeting concluded, had sensed his eyes tracking my every move. And now, as the grand doors shut behind the last departing Alpha, h
