CHAPTER FORTY-NINE

A door busting open sliced through the suffocating tension in the room. Everyone's head turned to see who had created the ruckus. Ruby was sure the door had lost a few of its bolts by how forceful it was pushed open. She couldn't help the deep sigh of relief that escaped her lips at the sight of Noah. Her wolf howled in reprieve at the sight of her mate. She watched him observe everyone present in the room. A deep, rumbling growl escaped his throat as he took long strides towards the group. The roar was menacing, announcing the anger that radiated from him, making the Elders recoil and submit dutifully. His eyes were dark, indicating he and his wolf didn't appreciate whatever was happening in the hall. "What the fuck do you all think you are doing?" Ruby felt the room rattle at the strength in his tone. She felt a shiver run down her spine as the domineering aura, along with his anger, filled the room, holding everyone in a suffocating grasp. She noticed the burly man who stood in