I knew Alpha Sean better than anyone.
He would never dare cross Eleanor.
Years ago, it was Eleanor's disapproval that held him back from giving Claire a proper place in the pack, and nothing had changed since then.
I glanced at Veronica, who sat there with a stony expression, pointedly avoiding my gaze.
Claire's fists were clenched so tightly that her knuckles turned white, and her forced smile finally crumbled. "Eleanor, I won't intrude," she said through gritted teeth, standing up.
"I'll take you and Lily back," Alpha Sean offered, rising to his feet.
"Stop." Eleanor's sharp command was immediately followed by a violent coughing fit.
Alpha Sean's face went pale in an instant.
He rushed to her side, his voice filled with worry. "Grandma."
"Grandma!" I exclaimed, my own face
