Chapter 45: The Alpha and the Alpha Heir

Cillian

“Fucking red wolves! Do you know how this is going to make us look? Fucking embarrassment!” My dad gets up from sitting down and paces in front of me.

“None of the red wolves that attacked us made it out of the territory alive. So how is that an embarrassment? I think it shows that our pack can hold its own ground.” I’m seething with irritation.

“An attack, big or small, whether the attackers survived it or not, shows that there is a strand of weakness in our pack’s system. The fact that they think our pack is an easy target just shows how little they think of us. You’re not the one who’s going to get the brunt of humiliation. I can’t just go tell the neighboring packs that it’s my son’s negligence that allowed this disastrous bout to happen. They’d immediately think I’m not a capable alpha.” Veins from his neck bulge as he yells at me.

“Oh, so this what it’s all about? It’s not about worrying that pack members would be in the line of danger. It’s your reputation tha