ALPHA CONAN
Councilman Darion’s expression was unreadable as he led me away from the clearing. His hand gripped my arm firmly. The rest of the pack’s voices faded behind us, replaced by the steady sound of our footsteps against the packed earth.
We entered the war tent. The air inside was still and quiet.
“What’s going on in your pack, Conan?” Darion asked as soon as we were alone. “And I don’t mean the politics. I mean you. Her.”
He didn’t have to say her name. I knew exactly who he meant.
I exhaled slowly and ran a hand through my hair. “It’s complicated.”
“I’m listening.”
“My wolf… he’s drawn to her. Strongly. It’s not something I planned. Not something I even wanted at first. But the more time I spend with her, the harder it is to ignore.”
“And you?” he pressed.
I nodded. “I w
