Luna Pat held the child close, staring unflinchingly at the messenger before her, "Our son is yet even to be named, and his father abandons him to death? That's what you're telling me?"
"Yes, Luna... your mate is dead. The child is now Alpha, and he will need strong wolves at his back until he is strong and old enough to rule. He will need guidance."
"I ran Alpha Harrison's pack whilst he went w*****g with Alpha Clark. I'll run this pack the same way. My son will be named for his father and my brother, Clark Joshua. I will keep him close, and you'll find me a wet nurse to tend to his needs, and that of his siblings."
The messenger inclined his head deferentially. He looked unsettled. Everyone knew Luna Pat was not their true Luna - Alpha Clark had explained his ruse, to use the Luna's e
