Simone’s POV
"You actually think another top tier Alpha will look at you after this mess?" Mother slammed her hand against the leather car door. The sharp crack echoed in the tight space of the back seat. Her face twisted into a mask of pure disgust. "You threw away Brown Reed, Simone. You handed the sixth largest pack in the world to that useless brat on a silver platter."
"Just watch me," I said. I kept my voice level and leaned back against the cool leather. My heart throbbed against my ribs but I refused to let my hands shake. "I do not need Nixon London. There are other Alphas. Other opportunities that do not involve playing nursemaid to a broken man."
"Opportunities?" Mother let out a harsh laugh that sounded like tearing paper. She leaned over the centre console and grabbed my wr
