“Connect your house to the pack house today.” Ansel eyed me and moved on. Shock went through me. He’s not mad that there’s a feud over House? He’s still going to let me make the portal door? “You-“ Ansel pointed at Rhett. “- are going to focus on the pack. Draft some ideas for housing. We’ll talk about funding another time.” “Don’t we need to get evidence? Get ready for whatever they have planned?” Rhett’s voice was thick with concern. “Let me worry about that for now. The pack needs to be settled with their new Alpha. Hugo.” “Yes?” Hugo hesitated and sunk into his chair, making himself look small. Ansel scowled at him so intently I worried I’d start to shake. “Don’t make me summon you back here again.” “Yes, sir.” Hugo lowered his head, and Ansel moved onto Jackson. Jackson slumped

