The day Grant was removed as Alpha, there was no screaming, no fighting, and no dramatic protest.He arrived at the Black Pine council hall as usual and, out of habit, told someone to get the door for him. The patrol member at the door stayed where he was, the sealed silver guns in his arms."Sorry, Mr. Grant," the patrol member said. "An interim leader is in charge here now."Grant froze.Five days had passed since the arson at the mine. My neck was still wrapped in bandages, and my left back leg was in a brace. I hadn't wanted to go out. But Lucy said all the kids Black Pine had hurt would be there today to confirm what would happen to them next. I couldn't stop worrying, so I pestered my dad into bringing me.My dad moved my cushion to the break room next door and left the door open, so I could see and hear everything that happened in the council hall. Sierra guarded the door and didn't let anyone with silver weapons near it.In the past, Grant could summon dozens of bodyguards with
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