Gasps erupted through the auditorium, a wave of shock that rippled from the front rows to the back. "What's he going to do?" somebody whispered, their voice carrying in the sudden silence.
But Corvine's expression was serious as he continued, his voice unwavering. "I only had eyes on Liah. She was all I wanted." He paused, his gaze resting lovingly on his wife, softening for just a moment. "But the crown came with her, so I had to go through the right channels."
He straightened, his shoulders squaring. "Now, I, Alpha King Corvine Stone, hereby transfer the title and crown of Alpha King to Alpha Voren Ashkael of the Grimroot pack."
"No." Voren suddenly found his voice, the word cutting through the stunned silence like a blade. Yes, he wanted the crown at the Grimroot pack, but not like this.
