ALPHA'S REGRET, QUEEN'S REVENGE
’t a question. I let out a slow breath. “They are my sons, Ryan. How could I not?” Ryan’s fingers tightened around mine. “You did what was necessary to keep them safe.” I looked away. “Did I?” Silence stretched between us, heavy with unspoken words. Finally, Ryan spoke. “Jaden is coming.” I flinched before I could stop myself. Of course, he had heard the news. Ryan had his own network of wolves spread throughout the kingdom, gathering information and watching for threats. He knew everything that happened within our borders. “He will not come home willingly,” I murmured. Ryan exhaled through his nose. “No. He won’t.” Another pause. Then, softer, “He resents you.” The words should not have hur