Chapter 16

Adam

I'm in my father's office, waiting for the meeting to begin. Alpha Trey has summoned the members of the Council for a meeting regarding Alyssa's status in the pack. The last thing I need is another fight with my father over her.

"Alpha, are you sure you want to involve the council?" Marcus asks nervously from across the desk.

"What do you suggest we do?" I question coldly. "We cannot make any decisions based solely on emotion. This is bigger than us. There needs to be a clear reason to keep her or send her away."

Marcus clears his throat uncomfortably. "Well, she's young, barely twenty years old... and yet she has no wolf. We've always had strict rules against humans joining the pack. She also hasn't shown any signs of changing since arriving here."

"Are you saying she shouldn't be allowed to stay?" I ask.

"Not necessarily, but the fact remains, we're worried about how much power she holds over you." He looks directly at me.

"Power? What powers would that be?" I growl.

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