Alpha Tristan immediately dropped into a deep bow, his face ashen. "Your Majesty, please accept my most profound apologies. My Luna spoke out of maternal concern, but her words were indeed inappropriate."
The tension in the air could have been cut with a knife as everyone held their breath, waiting for Landon's response. I couldn't see his face, but I could feel the dangerous energy radiating from his body as he stood protectively in front of me.
"The behavior I've witnessed today reflects poorly on your leadership, Alpha," Landon said coldly. "Not only do you permit your heir to abuse his brother publicly, but you allow your Luna to disrespect those under my protection."
Sweat beaded on Alpha Tristan's forehead. "Your Majesty, I swear this isn't representative of our pack. Please, allow me to make amends."
