Stefano's POV
The pack house came into view as dawn broke over the horizon. I'd traveled through the night with my wolves, eager to return and deal with the traitors who'd been undermining my authority.
But more than that, I needed to tell them the truth. Aurora was alive.
"Garrett," I called as we approached the gates.
"Gather the entire pack in the ceremonial grounds. Everyone. I don't care if they are sleeping or on patrol. Everyone needs to hear this."
"Yes, Alpha." He ran off immediately, howling to spread the word.
I shifted back to human form at the entrance, accepting clothes from one of the guards. Marcus was waiting in the main hall, his expression carefully neutral.
"Alpha," he said . "Welcome back. We weren't expecting you so soon."
"I am sure you weren't." I brushed past him.
"Where is Beatrice?"
"In her chambers, I believe. Stefano, about the council meeting…"
