*****Erika's POV***** We sat before Elder Gridshade, patiently waiting for his explanation since the only thing he had been doing for the past few minutes was sniffing and sobbing. I glanced at the others who also seemed impatient as a frown appeared on their faces. Paula was calm as always while sitting close to her mate, Gage. Kat sat alone, just like me and Alex. I wasn't about to cozy up to anyone being the Alpha that everyone should be afraid of. Finally, after the whole time of sniffing and all, Elder Gridshade finally stopped crying. A part of me felt touched, even if he had just tried to fight me a few minutes ago. Even though I appeared heartless, I could still understand that his actions were for his daughter. But I also couldn't stand by and watch him insult my pos