Nicholas must have sensed her confusion through the bond because he leaned close and whispered, "You stand with us. Not behind us. Not sitting. You stand as our equal."
Lilith's throat tightened but she nodded.
They climbed onto the platform together and turned to face the pack. Sebastian moved to stand on her right, Nicholas on her left, and Lucian just behind them. A united front.
Nicholas raised his hand and the murmuring in the hall stopped immediately.
"Thank you all for coming," Nicholas said, his voice carrying easily through the space. "I know many of you have questions about what happened last night. And you deserve answers."
He paused and let his gaze sweep across the crowd.
