Lucian POV

As we stepped out of the hospital and walked toward the main pack estate, my hand was firmly wrapped around Selene’s. I could feel the slight tremble in her fingers. I looked up to see why.

Gathered in the grand courtyard, waiting in absolute silence, were the pack elders, the council members, and a decent number of the pack members.

“Look, Maelis,” Katerina said softly from behind us, a proud smile touching her lips. “They all came for you.”

I hadn't expected anything like this at the slightest.

The crowd parted, allowing Tyler to step forward. The old man looked deeply ashamed as he bowed his head, and...