Chapter 9

POV Aiden

Running my thumb over the raised emblem, turning the silver dollar sized coin over and over in my hand. The worrier who had given it to me asked, “What is it Alpha?”

“It’s a betrothal pendant.” I said not looking up from the charm.

“I don’t know what that is.” He said brows furrowed.

“Traditionally the Alpha can claim a mate for their first born son, next in line to be Alpha. It dates back to the first pack, few packs that I know of still honor the barbaric tradition but there are still some out there. It’s meant to purify and keep the bloodline strong. There’s even records of siblings being betrothed to each other when no suitable mate was found. Ignoring the mate bond in hopes of breeding stronger wolves. This pendant isn’t a request, it’s a summons. One of these girls was claimed. Could very well be why they were hiding out here.”

“How do you know all this? I’ve never heard of such a thing.”

Looking up from the pendent, directly in