Nolan POV “It appears that Ellie is attending one of Lance’s parties as we speak.” I stared at the beta who was standing near the doorway with a serious expression on his face. His shoulders were tense and his eyes were avoiding mine, showing his discomfort. “Why is it that people keep bothering me with useless information about what Ellie is doing in her own free time?” I demanded. “Sir, she’s with your brother. Do you know about his parties? It—” “I know that there’s absolutely nothing going on between Ellie and Lance. And I know that there’s nothing happening at those parties that I need to be concerned about. Are you insinuating that I—your Alpha—don’t have control over my own family?” “Of course not, Alpha,” the beta responded nervously. “Then stop wasting my time,” I said, l

