ou're our Alpha, you need to do something about this!" Kaiden's beta shouted, knowing t
d by the window in his office, watching the shadows dance in the forest outside. His eyes, cold as
s over his forehead, and an old scar cut across his right eyebrow. Since Kaiden's Luna disappeared many years ago
. "You think I don't see my men falling, that I don't feel the loss of our territory?" He turned slowly, his eyes g
ha's intense gaze. "The other packs are banding together against us. They
curving his lips. "An alliance? With whom? Who wou
negotiations," Marcus suggested hesitantly. "They're suff
with whiskey, taking a sip before turning back to his beta. "The Crescent Moon Pack, you say. Interesting. But
responded quickly. "Our territories still have riches the
his eyes narrowing slight
cus swallowed hard, waiting for any sign of approval on Kaiden's face. "
t, feeling anger burn in his chest. "Th
ad been a terrible suggestion. A growl rose in the Alpha's throa
letely. "I would never give Katherine to anyone! Much less someone from Riviera's pack!" The Alpha's roar made Mar
g between them. Kaiden gripped the crystal glass so tightly it seemed about to shatter, his knuckles white
ous. "You suggest I sacrifice my daughter to strengthen an allian
hed an extremely sensitive spot. "Sorry, Alpha.
resentment. The idea of allying with them was repulsive. He took another sip of whiskey, the amber liquid gleaming in the firelight. He knew Marcus's suggestion ca
natic. Dominic Riviera has a worse reputation than mine
't leave his people in this situation, with the reports of dead and wounded growing ever
s asked hesitantly, almost whispering.
ral talent, a disgrace in the eyes of many in the pack. However, even though she was seen as an outcast, it was difficult for Kaiden to consider her a bargaining chip, fo
hter," Marcus argued. "That would show good faith, an
tant reminder of his failure as a father and Alpha. Perhaps sending her to the Crescent Moon Pack could e
old as ice. "We'll send a proposal of alliance to the Crescen
den didn't make decisions lightly, and this could be the chance they needed to turn their
ifice that ensured the survival of his