The Council's corruption investigation concluded six weeks after Marcus provided his evidence. The findings were damning: Alpha Thorne had systematically bribed Council members for years, manipulating pack politics across the region to eliminate rivals and consolidate power.
"The Council has voted to strip Alpha Thorne of his position," Brennan announced at an emergency session. "Silverwood Pack will be placed under interim leadership while a new Alpha is selected through proper channels."
Thorne stood, fury radiating from him. "This is a travesty! A conspiracy orchestrated by wolves who fear strong leadership! You're destroying pack traditions to appease radical elements that want to tear down everything we've built!"
"You destroyed your own position through corruption and abuse of authority," Brennan said coldly. "The evidence is overwhelming. You're fortunate we're not pursuing criminal charges."
