(Sanya's POV) Dinner is a quiet affair. The family gathers as usual—Tyron at the head, Tara beside him, John and Mira across from each other. Even without Marcus, the pattern holds. I sit at the far end, in my designated spot of shame. The servants bring food. I'm passed nothing, as expected. But tonight, I don't care. My stomach is too knotted with leftover rage and grief to want food anyway. Tyron sets down his wine glass with deliberate precision. "I've made a personnel change today." Everyone's attention shifts to him immediately. "My previous Beta, Greg Morrison, failed to protect me during an attack this afternoon. A rogue ambushed me near the border. I was forced to defend myself." He pauses, letting the words sink in. My heart sinks. Greg Morrison was one of the few pack

