A council meeting was called for just like we thought, and as I entered the hall with Brian, I found a familiar face sitting there among them. I froze, but Brian squeezed my hand in his, as if trying to reassure me. I released a big breath before we continued forward, taking our seats. Talon, Brian’s uncle, and someone no one would like to mess with was the new face sitting among them. He watched us quietly with narrowed eyes. The room felt tense. I could tell they’d just finished arguing among themselves before we arrived. “Alpha.” Owen stood, bowing his head a little before he continued. “During the Luna’s initiation today, I saw something strange happen.” He paused, as if trying to read our expressions before he continued. “The little princess gave a display of magical powers, which

