024 - A Beta's Fate, An Alpha's Destiny

SOFIA.

It was almost lunchtime and Dominic had not returned to the packhouse, so I called him, only for him to tell me he would miss lunch today.

Something was off with his voice. He sounded upset, but he told me he was just tired and I understood. He had been going back and forth between this pack and the Silver Moon pack to perform his duties here and to transition his responsibilities there.

I wished I could do more for him.

So we have to carry out our plan for Darvin without him. But it was better because if he was upset or not in the mood, this one might not go as Katarina and I planned.

Katarina arrived at the packhouse thirty minutes ago. We were already seated at the dining table and were just waiting for Darvin to join us. Beta Daniel and Gamma Hayden were not around, so it would be just the three of us.

Katarina and I were busy chatting with each other when Darvin finally arrived.

"What are you doing here?" He stopped in the entryway, with his forehead creased as h