The sound of the councilmen’s cars had barely faded down the gravel path when a loud shout echoed from outside.
“Jeffrey!”
The Alpha stopped in his tracks, his hand still resting on the doorframe as he watched the council drive away. He turned to see Travis, Nick, and Steve emerging from their vehicles, moving quickly back toward him with purposeful strides.
Hannah, who had been lingering just behind Jeffrey, perked up at the sudden commotion. Her eyes gleamed with curiosity as she followed Jeffrey back outside.
Travis caught up first, his expression more serious than it had been before. “Jeffrey, wait.”
“What’s this about?” Jeffrey asked, trying to keep the impatience out of his voice. He could feel Hannah’s presence looming behind him, her closeness unsettling, though it offered an
