ALFRED POV

The guards took Wanni and Lucas away. And I watched them go. Hanni stood beside me with her hands in mine. She was shaking with anger, but she was strong.

I looked at Marcus and said in low voice. “Get everyone to the great hall. Now.”

Marcus nodded. “Everyone?”

“Everyone. The pack needs to see what happens when someone tries to destroy what is mine.”

He left hurriedly. Andre walked towards me and asked, “What about Mira?”

I thought for a moment. Mira had confessed and she had told Hanni the truth. That is forgivable.

“Bring her too,” I said. “She needs to hear this.”

Andre left. I...