The Greenwood pack is celebrating its new Alpha tonight — firelight, wolves, the performance of strength Dylan Greenwood has been rehearsing since the moment he found what was left of his father.

Marcus Trigger sits across the table, political and patient. His daughter Colleen is Dylan's intended. Behind Colleen's chair, carrying her things, staying invisible, is a girl the pack doesn't notice.

Dylan wouldn't have noticed her either.

But Colleen made a scene of her in front of everyone — and something in Dylan's chest went completely still. He stood up before Tyler could stop him. He crossed the floor. He offered his hand.

Skin met skin.

And three centuries of silence ended.