Their group continued toward the long carved oak table reserved for the ruling family and high-ranking members. The table sat slightly elevated from the rest of the hall—not enough to feel distant, but enough to command presence.
Talon guided Diana to the head of the table.
The Alpha and Luna seats.
Without hesitation, he pulled out the chair to his left and gestured for her to sit. Diana noticed the subtle shift in the hall as she took the seat. This was not symbolic.
This was a declaration.
Talon sat at the head. To his right sat Beta Enzo. But the chair beside Enzo remained empty.
Diana placed her plate down slowly.
“Where is Leah, Enzo?” she asked calmly, though her eyes were sharp. “She is your mate, is she not? Did you leave her at Crimson Fang?”
She did not believe for a sec
