“There,” the head of the council said. “Now, we will move forward with the election. Those who wish to allow Claire to join the council, say aye.”Despite my presence and the fear I struck in many of the council members, they still all said aye. Not a single one of them held out. Though most of them
Damien’s POVLeaving my office, I stormed down the hallway toward the meeting room where the pack council tended to gather when they had their meetings. A few aides stood outside the door. They paled when they say me coming, which only proved my suspicions that I was in the right place.Their nervou
I could practically hear my wolf sighing. “Yes, you have it. I will help you keep these secrets from Alpha Jake. But we must be careful, both of our body and your heart.”I wasn’t sure I could make that promise, given that I already was half in love with Damien, but I decided I would try my best. “I
Amelia’s POV“Who are you?” I asked, looking around. But I didn’t see or sense anyone near me in the forest. They could have been hiding in the trees, but would I have been able to hear them so clearly?It truly sounded like they were speaking inside of my head.Fear rose up within me. I felt like I
Damien’s POVMeeting with Annette was a terrible idea, especially after Jake’s threats. I knew that. I kept telling myself that.Yet I still went.We had agreed to meet somewhere neutral. Both of our pack lands bordered a generally peaceful pack run by Alpha Grey. Yet to be even safer, and so that w
Jake huffed. “That is not up to you. I am Alpha. I made a decision and I expect you to follow it.”“You made a terrible decision. Stacy could relapse if she’s not regularly checked.”Jake’s expression hardened slightly, anger peeking out from behind his blank façade. “If there’s any weight or fallou