HUNTER'S POV The two-day Council visit has finally concluded. The amended treaty has been signed, we have devised a more solid plan to uncover the who was behind the killings and put an end to it once and for all. During the send-off, the Council members specifically requested for Cyrilla's presence. Samara kissed her on the cheek, whispered something in her ear, and smiled before releasing her. Grand Elder Altaire held her hands one last time, clearly trying to read her one final time. Meanwhile, King Robert embraced her and kissed her forehead as if she were his own daughter. Nikolai shook my hand to say goodbye, but before letting go, he tightened his grip. "Strength can be measured in many ways, Alpha," he whispered. "Don't wait too long to realize that." The old goat had read my m

