Wesley had not returned home for three days.
Not because he wanted to avoid Delilah, though part of him did, but because his wolf pack lands were on the edge of chaos. What was supposed to be a minor disagreement had erupted into a full-blown power challenge, instigated by an Alpha Miles Grey, a newly risen member with a dangerous amount of influence and a sharper tongue than most Alphas would tolerate.
An Alpha that also wanted the throne as King of all Alphas.
For three days, Wesley mediated arguments, quelled tempers, and kept his wolf on a leash. Miles pushed boundaries with deliberate precision, testing Wesley's authority at every turn.
“Our pack needs to maintain tradition values,” Miles proclaimed during the final meeting, standing tall among the warriors. “One that is
