Chaim's POV
The tension in the air could be cut with a knife as Alpha Dion's Luna glared at Isabelle with pure hatred burning in her eyes. Everyone present understood exactly why she looked ready to commit murder, even though her jealousy was completely misplaced. Isabelle would never pursue Dion again, not after the brutal rejection she had endured.
Garcia turned her attention to Damien, her voice deceptively casual as she asked the question they all knew would expose uncomfortable truths. "Then you must be the current Beta. How does it feel to step into your father's role?"
Damien's jaw tightened visibly before he responded with careful precision. "Your Highness, I wish I could provide that answer. The truth is, I was never permitted to assume my father's position. That role was handed directly to Luna Saron's brother instead."
