Chapter 20

• Xerves’s Pov
• The grand hall was alive with energy, a buzzing hum filling the air that couldn’t be mistaken for anything else. The crowd here wasn’t just large—it was massive, with guests of all kinds: clan leaders, business moguls, and the most influential figures of the werewolf world. Their presence spoke volumes, as did the displays of wealth and power surrounding us. I felt the familiar rush of pride. Tonight, everything was under my control.
• The hall itself was as imposing as my position, towering walls adorned with rich tapestries of past battles and victories. The grand chandelier above glittered like the full moon at its peak, casting a glow that made every face in the room appear more powerful, more important. I watched them carefully, every person here had their eyes on me, and I relished in it.