Alliances

[Danica’s POV]

"What did you just say?" I demanded, narrowing my gaze on older Mason. "Repeat that."

When he brought me to the Black Forest pack, I had thought it was simply to introduce me to my family, but from the question he just asked my grandfather, it seemed that he did all this for his own gain. Despite knowing that we did need their help and that his question was valid, I couldn’t stop the sudden pain my realization caused.

"You heard him correctly." My mason murmured, wrapping a protective arm around me and pulling me close. "He did this for himself, not for us."

"Think what you will." Older Mason said, not bothering to look our way. "But deep down, you know that in order to end the war between ourselves and the harpies, we are going to need allies, and Danica comes from a group of amazing warriors. Not to mention, the best way for her to properly take her place as leader is to show them her strength in battle while being an excellent leader. "

Remaining quiet, I tried to pr