“You’re fighting your father.”
“I’m aware.” He said.
“And half the pack is already questioning you.”
“That’s their problem.”
I stared at him in disbelief.
“You really think it’s that simple.”
Ezra’s jaw tightened slightly.
“No.”
“Then stop pretending it is.”
The words came out sharper than I intended, but the pressure inside my chest would not stay quiet.
“Because if you lose.” I continued. “The entire pack is going to blame me for it.”
Ezra went completely still.
“They’re already saying it.” I said quietly while anger and humiliation tangled together in my voice. “Alpha John is telling everyone you’re distracted because of me and Christopher’s wolves are crossing the border because you’re too busy protecting your f*****g mate.”
“I don’t give a f**k what they think.”
“Well ma
