**Cole's POV** "Alpha, I'm sorry to disturb you, but the elders are requesting your presence in the meeting room immediately," my secretary says just as I step out of my office, ready to continue the search for Maya as my new daily routine. "Did they say what it's about?" I ask, already irritated at the thought of them wasting my time. "No, Alpha. They only said you should see them before you leave the building." I glance at my wristwatch and exhale slowly. I don't have time for this. But I've been avoiding them for weeks — ever since Maya's kidnapping. Fine. I'll hear whatever they have to say. I make my way to the meeting room and find Elder White, Miriam, Thomas, and Marcus already seated. They straighten and lower their heads the moment I step in. I don't acknowledge it. I walk straight to the head of the table and sit. "What is this about?" I ask, my voice flat. A brief look passes between them before Miriam speaks. "We believe it is time to consider holding a funera
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