Chapter 5

Black Pack is a top-tier clan in North American werewolf circles.

One of the core reasons Karen could rise to power back then was because the old Alpha had no heir, plus our White Pack fully supported him from behind, which allowed him to overcome all objections and take the leadership position.

I never expected that the person I helped into power would now use that power to suppress me.

Lena proudly smoothed the wolf-head brooch at her collar and sneered:

"Of course. Karen's abilities are recognized by the entire circle. Otherwise he couldn't have taken the Alpha position."

She turned to look at the two guards, putting on a frightened appearance.

"Please take her away quickly. I'm really afraid she'll suddenly go crazy again. My heart is still pounding hard."

The guards looked at me helplessly:

"Ma'am, if you won't apologize, we'll have to ask you to wait temporarily in the back lounge."

"I did nothing wrong and won't apologize." I pulled Clara closer into my arms.

"On the contrary, this lady publicly spread rumors and insulted others. She's the one who should apologize."

The attendant, seeing I wouldn't back down, could only contact Karen's Beta again. Half a minute later he received a reply:

"Alpha Karen instructs that the troublemaker be removed from the banquet immediately. Force may be used if necessary."

The guard sighed and made a gesture for me to go with them: "Ma'am, please cooperate with our work."

The surrounding guests' gazes grew even more piercing.

Lena deliberately shook the moonstone bracelet on her wrist, the silent flaunting slapping my face like a physical blow.

I looked around at those clueless, pointing guests, at the guards caught in a difficult position. Clara trembled in my arms, her little shoulders shaking with sobs. An unprecedented fury burned in my chest.

Karen, not only have you betrayed our mate bond, now you're using the power my family gave you to twist the truth in front of the entire circle, treating me and my daughter like troublemaking outsiders?

Fine. Just fine.

I gently wiped the tears from Clara's face, softly comforting her: "Baby don't be scared, Mommy will protect you." Then I raised my head, looking the guards straight in the eye, my voice clear and firm: "Let's go."

I took Clara's hand and followed the guards toward the backup lounge at the rear of the banquet hall.

Clara looked up at me, her big eyes brimming with tears, asking in confusion:

"Mommy, why do we have to leave? When will Daddy come take us home?"

My heart felt like it was being squeezed tight. I crouched down to meet her eyes, using my fingertips to gently wipe the tears from her face:

"Baby, remember this—no matter what happens, Mommy will always love you and always protect you."

Clara pressed close to me, her little hand clutching the corner of my clothing and refusing to let go.

Through the lounge door, I could hear the music and clinking glasses from the banquet outside. The resolve in my heart grew stronger:

Karen, you must pay the price for your betrayal and shamelessness.

The banquet finally ended. Two enforcement officers from the Elder Council were already waiting outside the lounge door.

Under the staff's watchful eyes, Clara and I were brought to the VIP reception room of the banquet venue.

Clara was well-behaved the whole time, just tightly gripping my hand without crying out loud anymore.

We'd barely sat down when Lena's coquettish voice came from outside the door:

"Karen, look, she ruined my new gown. You have to make her apologize to me and compensate me for the dress."

"Alright, alright. She's just an ordinary clan member with no background. I already spoke to the Elder Council. You can handle her however you want. I guarantee you'll get your justice."

The door was pushed open. Karen walked in first, wearing a custom black banquet suit, his tone arrogant:

"Where's the troublemaker?"

I spoke coldly: "Right here, Alpha Karen."

The smile on his face instantly froze.

His pupils dilated sharply, his entire face filled with disbelieving terror.