I held Elliot's gaze and answered without hesitation, my voice steady and unyielding.
"No one can stop me if I decide to go."
The room froze.
Shock rippled through the pack like a sudden break in formation. I had crossed a line—Elliot's line. I refused his command outright, something no one else in this entire territory would ever dare to do.
Felicia's scent spiked with panic. She moved fast, cutting the tension before it could turn violent.
"Alright, the meeting is over!" she announced quickly, clearly terrified that Elliot's patience might finally snap.
Chairs shifted. Papers rustled. I gathered my documents and stood up, feeling Alice's glare burn into my back. Her jealousy was sharp and bitter, reeking of resentment.
Who did Anastasia think she was?
How dare she challenge Alpha Presgrave like that?
I ignored her and walked out.
