The massive doors at the far end of the courtroom swing open. The Alpha enters. He is tall, broad-shouldered, silver threaded through dark hair pulled back neatly. His presence presses down on the room, commanding without effort. This is Heidi's first time seeing him physically and the more she looks at him, the more she sees the resemblance between him and Amias.
The conversations die the instant he comes in. Behind him walk members of the Pack Council; men and women with faces composed by time and power. They take their seats with ritual precision.
The Alpha surveys the room. His gaze passes over the pack, the elders, the heirs… and then lands on Heidi.
She holds his stare, ensuring she implements all the tips given by his sons. Do not be intimidated. You've done nothing wrong: she chants to herself.
