Garcia' POV
The tension in the room could be cut with a knife as Dion's father delivered his verdict. His voice carried the weight of disappointment accumulated over years of poor leadership.
"Dion, I'm stripping you of the Alpha title and preparing your brother to take your place. You've torn down everything our bloodline built over generations in just several years. I pray I can repair the damage with your brother's help."
The former Alpha's words hung heavy in the air. I caught his meaningful glance toward Uncle Patton, already sensing what he planned to request from us.
My own voice cut through the silence with authority. "Dion, you and your mate, along with her family, will accompany us back to the Palace. We'll locate a pack willing to accept you, but I'm also requesting King Patton issue a binding command preventing you and your mate from rejecting each other."
