THE SILENCE AFTER THE STORM The council hall remained silent long after Chris left. No one seemed willing to move or speak. The weight of what had just happened hung heavily in the room.Anna stood frozen for several seconds before finally turning toward the gathered wolves.Their faces told her everything. She could see the fear, concern and uncertainty written over their faces. They were beginning to worry about their Alpha.Steve was the first to break the silence. "Meeting's over."His voice was firm enough to snap everyone back to reality. Slowly, the wolves began filing out.Tyler lingered near the doorway, guilt written plainly across his face.Anna noticed it immediately. "Tyler."He stopped. For a moment he looked like he wanted to run.Instead, he turned back. "I didn't mean for that to happen."Anna sighed quietly. "I know."His expression twisted. "No, you don't." He rubbed a hand over his face. "Every time I challenge him, things get worse."Anna remained silent because
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