Chapter 9

Adam

"Alpha, I need a word with you," I tell my father while having breakfast in the dining room. "I know it's early, but I would like to speak to you about something."

"Of course. Please, take a seat. What is it?" he replies, motioning for me to sit as he places a plate of eggs and bacon in front of me.

"It's Alyssa, sir. There's something I think we need to discuss," I reply, taking a bite of egg and chewing slowly as I wait for him to say something. He eats his food in silence, glancing up at me every few moments.

"We've already had this conversation, son," he says, placing a hand on my shoulder. "You don't need to worry about her anymore. She's safe here in our pack."

"She's not one of us, dad." I lean forward, lowering my voice. "She doesn't have a wolf and I don't know how you still keep her here."

"As I told you before, she is a guest, and guests are welcome here. We cannot afford to turn away anyone in need. Besides, our pack is large enough now that it's unlikely she wou