is

hall was thick with disbelief. My father, Craig Rowe, was the first to break

shed the crimson of an enraged Alpha. "Who do you think you are? The Lara Co

e floor. "A delusional little girl, throwing a tantrum!

"She has gone mad with jealous

her initial shock giving way to something else. She looked from my determined face to her h

walked to my side and took my hand. Her

ed, my voice quiet but carrying the weight of undeniable truth. "My gran

raig, Cydney, and Belia stared at my mothe

f power?" my father stammered, his bravado d

ing. "Because my father knew," she said, her voice breaking slightly, "

e Lara family loaned the Rowe Pack the majority of the furnishings, art, and initial capital for this man

one Pack. We should help each other through difficult times, shoul

cracking. "Those things were her do

agreement and asset inventory. I placed it gently on the dining table. "This is

He had signed it, thinking it a mere formality to appe

already mind linked the Elders. Their ancient, powerful scents will soon grace this hall. I have invite

ost cherished concept, honor. In front of the El

jaws as if she wanted to tear out my mother's throat. "You treacherous bi

ond, but she looked as

l what you say, Grandmother. The Lara family's contributions to this Pack are m

w. "Also, effective immediately, my mother is unwell and requires complete

ulterated panic, their greedy illusions shattered in an instant. Cydney's hand flew to her chest, her breath coming in shallow, ragged gasps. For a

or Foster, burst into the room, her face

steward of the Lara family! He is at the main gate with a fleet o

eet, his chair crashing

reeched, scrambling to her feet

trembling. "But... the Pack Elder

her chest. Carson had to grab he

satisfaction settling deep in my

r. Let us go pack our personal belong

their storm of panic. It gave my mot

ould feel his eyes on us, and for the first time in his life, he was feeling t