Respected pack elder Helena got up from her seat as the council room became tensely silent.
Her eyes, though they were becoming older, were still blazingly intense. Her presence demanded attention.
Then she cleared her throat, ready to reveal long-buried mysteries.
Helena said, "Council members," her voice sure but filled with passion.
"A truth that has been kept too long has to be revealed.
That has to do with Adrian and his goal of becoming Alpha.
Murmurs spread over the room.
Declan and Elara looked at one other, their interest aroused.
Adrian, who had stood there looking proud, became uncomfortable now.
Helena went on, her eyes slicing Adrian.
"Alpha Aiden, Adrian's father, was a respected leader renowned for his strength and intelligence many years ago.
But a catastrophe that we were told was an accident ended his rule.
She stopped to enable her remarks to really sink in.
