Dominique POV
“Are you okay? Are you hurt?”
The question catches me off guard. Why was he worried about me? Wasn’t Mum supposed to be his rival?
I didn’t know everything grown-up pack politics weren’t exactly explained to four-year-olds but I’d learned what I could from listening when I wasn’t meant to. From quiet spying around Darkvale, I knew the Alpha King led grouped packs, the same way we did. And I knew Mum wanted out of that bond. Badly.
“I’m okay,” I say, giving him a small smile.
“You’re very brave.”
He straightens and pats the top of my head gently.
“I am?”
If the Alpha King said it, then it had to be true.
“Oh yes. Delphine’s been telling me how she could feel your strength through your bond.”
My eyes widen. “You’ve met Delphine?”
“Yes. She’s at my pack with your fath
