rr

Call

and Allen Leander, sister to one Ruelle Leander. She

ttractive, that fire in her eyes when she gets properly riled up. Before, it was hard to see that glint, though, because Callista's self-control was legendary. She was pol

true nature, she'd decided that all her

She should be grateful for what I'm doing for her. The aud

ns I have to take part in these oppressive and tiresome pack politics, not

r, I was

d have been able to have at least premonitions or a sense of who belongs in my pack. Now that Callista's true nature has been revealed, well, I have no use f

y were just the stuff of legends. But as soon as I realized what was happening with

eat disaster because lust-addled werewol

space in my p

sions on how to resolve this, even if Sam, my Beta, is unconvinced. I have to make decisions for the good of the whole pack, and the thought of the chaos onstage with the widowed and unmated guys approaching Call

out even making an effort half the time... she never complained about her family no matter their indifference towards her, which I saw as a virtue. They were assholes but she sto

that came with the role. But now that she is what she is, I'm not all that attached to her. I cannot be. I had a pack to think of and

night and did some negotiations. The King is a hard ass, as ki

loved hi

his brother, h

to make it out like I was not impeding on Callista's rights or making it look like I was doing this without her permission. As

ave wanted, but it gets rid of Callista and expands our regions just a little bit. The tiniest win was a win, nevertheless. Two b

*

s to cart Callista off so we can return to normal. This issue is taking far too much of my time

measures aren't visible to casual visitors at the pack quarters. I nod to the guard and enter the building to reach the primary holding cell row when

ed and pitiful. I tap on the bars to get her attention. Her head jerks up, an

hat this is the least you can do for the pack that housed a creature like you fo

ed, shoulder drooping, eyes dark and hopeless. If she ha

d not trust what their expr

She answers, turning away. It's

n before. The Alpha King is coming for you as w

ing to see her given up. I wish she would curse

say is going to change

e's adapted quickly to the situation and the change in

asted po

nal bathroom, a guard will escort you. Make yourself presentable, and no funny business. Can't have

r, Farris," says Callista

"That's Al

rry, go screw y

er spine straightens as if she could take a whole army of wolves on her own. Her resilience is admirab

lighten her heart, lest she does someth

n an opportunity most can't even afford to dream of. The Rexellen Prince is a good man. You'

gaze cold even tho

was charming. That I could listen to it for

a slave, do it with a spine. I don't even

aterial," I smile at her, "You got

It must be a trick of light because there's no way I see the illus