rawfor

amber eyes were wide with disbelief. He had clea

ssy, emotional fight. He never expected me to give up th

this?" he growled, a hin

ack's household, its finances, its supplies, and the welfare of all its members. It's a full-time job, Ja

es and notes. "Since Julianne is your 'chosen mate,' it only se

knew Julianne. A woman like her, a fragile, clinging vine, woul

, he knew it too. Managing a pack of thousands wa

e snapped, trying to regain

oice sharp. "Since you have broken that fundamental con

of weakness, any hint that I might back down.

or all to see. If he refused, he would be admitting that the woman he brought ho

ff, the air in the s

decision for him. He could not, would not,

e burning his hands. "Fine! Fine! You think I can't manage witho

ph pierced through my

of luck, Alpha Fisher." I gave

, leaving him with his rage and the

myself to remain calm. Th

where the pack warriors were sparring. Yesterday, their schedules, th

, could feel Jaxson's emotions churning like a violent storm. He was furious, but benea

t for a while. I needed a moment of peace. I had

nal attendant, Daisy,

reported directly to the Alpha... or to the

shock, but she asked no questions. Sh

in her eyes. I knew that not everyon

ad through the servant

he entire pack would watch and see if the

r me, but it was overshadowed b

e Fishers were a stubborn, prideful bloodline. He said one day their honor would blind them. I had laughed it off then. Now, I needed

de Blackwood. Perhaps it was time my