The hall is quiet with pressure. It sits in the room like a dense fog, crawling up Theon’s throat, clinging to his skin. Heavy, expectant. At the far end of the chamber, the crescent-shaped council table stretches wide, it’s dark wood polished to perfection. The elders sit behind it in ceremonial black, eyes sharp with judgment. His father, King Lowell, occupies the central throne, one hand resting on the curved lion armrest, the other drumming steadily—annoyed, as always. Beside him, his mother watches with her usual silent disappointment, lips pursed, gaze distant. Theon stands just behind the dais, his jaw set, every line of his body taut. Bernardo is beside him, shifting occasionally, hands behind his back, unreadable as ever. “We cannot accept that girl as your mate and Luna of our pack,” King Lowell says, voice cold and matter-of-fact. “We will continue with the arrangement we had before—” “The arrangement was political,” Theon cuts in before he can stop himself, eyes nar
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