Noahs POV
“She’s upset because we caught her last night… with that no-good Beta.”
Father’s head snapped toward me. “Our Beta?”
I dragged a hand down my face, already irritated. I shouldn’t have to explain myself—not when we’re this close to taking the throne.
But I gave in anyway.
“No. Not Titan. Beta Ben—from Evie’s pack.”
Father leaned forward slightly, his gaze sharpening. “And what exactly makes him ‘no good’?”
My jaw clenched. “He met with Evie last night. Alone. Told her things he had no right saying. We confronted him—and this morning, more came out. It was reported to his Alpha.”
Father’s eyes narrowed. “What did he say to her, Noah?”
I exhaled sharply, fighting the growl rising in my throat. “He wants Evie to reject her mate.”
“Mates,” I corrected harshly, stabbing a fi
