Bound By Broken Promises
Then, buried near the bottom of the box, I found something that made my blood run cold.
It was an email, sent three months after the rejection, from an account I didn't recognize. The address was generic, packadvocate2022@securemail.com, and it was addressed to multiple recipients: Elder Morrison, Elder Blackthorne, and Beta Damien Steele.
The rejection was necessary, but insufficient. As long as Aria Blackwood remains within pack territory, she represents a weakness the Alpha cannot fully overcome. Her presence is a constant reminder of his moment of poor judgment, and her very existence invites speculation about his decision-making capabilities.