Selene's POV
Victor didn’t answer my question right away. Instead, he started tapping his fingers lightly on the table, steady and slow. I knew that habit. He used to do it back when we were still together, when he was thinking hard or not sure of what to say.
That little sound filled the space between us, louder than the clinking plates and soft music around us.
“I don’t believe he would ever harm the pack,” Victor finally said, his voice calm but firm.
I blinked. “You’re serious?”
He met my eyes. “Yes. My father is many things. Harsh. Controlling and cold. But he would never betray the Nightshade Pack.”
I pulled back in disbelief, shaking my head. “Victor, you saw the report. You heard everything at that vote. The Blood River Pack is dangerous. And Dimitri recommended them. Public
