Cassandra’s POV I didn’t know why at first. Then I heard the heavy footsteps approaching. My heart dropped when the principal, along with a couple of other wolves—top wolves in the community, I could tell by the aura that radiated off them and the way they walked in—entered the hallway. “Lucien,” the principal’s voice rang out, pulling my attention to him. “We need you to come with us. Now.” Lucien shot me a glance before he nodded, his posture shifting as if he knew exactly what was coming. The moment he moved, I could feel the tension in the air crackle. The whispers in the hallway halted as everyone fell into place, noticing the visitors. Even Brittany, who was usually so quick to strike, held herself back, no doubt aware of who was walking past. “Everyone return to your classes,”