Ivar walked in. He moved calmly, almost lazily, but every step he took carried a weight that made the air feel heavier. He didn’t look at anyone first; his gaze went straight to me. My heart nearly stopped.
“Jason,” he said smoothly, nodding slightly. “It’s been some time. How have you been?”
Jason’s eyes narrowed, just a fraction, but his tone stayed steady. “Why have you come here, Ivar?”
Ivar smiled faintly. “Because I’ve missed my brother.”
Jason smiled, and both of them hugged. “I’ve missed you too, brother. It seems the surrounding packs are treating you well,” Jason said.
My stomach churned. I wanted to speak, but my voice was trapped in my throat. Everyone else in the hall was silent, watching the exchange like they were witnessing a storm approach.
Ivar’s gaze softened sligh
