“Say it.” I said. “Say what?” He asked confused. “What he learned.” I said. “He knows where the pack is weak. Who listens and who doesn’t. Which wolves hesitate and that my father’s influence can interfere with control.” He explained. “And he’ll use that.” I said. “Yes.” He answered. “He knows the older wolves are split. He knows John will make everything worse. He knows some of your people don’t trust you yet.” I said. “Yes.” He simply answered. I hated how steady he sounded, not because I wanted him angry but because it meant he was already thinking ahead to consequences. I looked ahead and shoved my hands into my jacket. “This is insane.” “It is.” He agreed. “He stood there and watched us break.” I said. “Yes.” “And you’re saying that was the point.” “I’m saying that was

