Hudson’s chest rumbled with a hollow sound. "Do not hold your breath for the truth to be spoken by his tongue. Bennett never intended to let your voice reach the Council," he declared with a cold finality.

Victoria’s brow furrowed, her eyes darting between the monitors. "What are you implying, Hudson?"

Ignoring the question, the High Alpha turned on his heel and strode out of the ward.

Bennett was pacing the stone corridor like a caged beast. As the heavy doors groaned open, he lunged forward, grabbing the fur of Hudson’s collar. Hudson stood several inches taller, his sheer physical mass making Bennett’s attempt at intimidation look like a pup...