The Discussion

“I’m saying that Alpha Hughes knew the risks and he didn’t care,” Alpha Matthew replied. “He wanted the power and the prestige that came with being the Alpha, and he was willing to do anything to get it, even if it meant endangering the lives of innocent people.”

“That can’t be true,” Hannah protested. “Alpha Hughes was always so dedicated to the pack. He wouldn’t have done something like this. I repeatedly read history books and they were fine with Alpha Hughes.”

“I’m sorry, Hannah, but it’s true,” Alpha Matthew said firmly. “The scientist from the Alabama Paw’s Pack confirmed it. Alpha Hughes deliberately used the Nightshade in his research, and he covered it up when things started to go wrong. Alpha Hughes tried to slander Beta Hugo indirectly.”

There was a long silence in the room as everyone absorbed what Alpha Matthew had just said.

“I had no idea,” Dad said finally, his voice barely above a whisper. “I had no idea that he was capable of something like this.”

“I know, Hugo,” Al