Garth tried to remain calm and collected. On the contrary, Cora, standing next to him, reacted openly.
"What?"
Mireya was surprised. She looked at Cora with an incredulous look and shook her head. "You should really watch your attitude, Cora. You're not displaying the behavior expected of a Gamma."
"I was trying to maintain the appropriate Gamma demeanor, but I'm completely shocked. How could Garth be ignored like that?" Cora wondered. "He is the Beta in the Frostholm Pack. He should be the one to take care of all pack matters while Alpha is sick, but why is it that—" Her words were cut off. She turned and looked at her hand, which Garth was holding. When she raised her head, she found Garth looking at her. "Garth."
Garth motioned to Cora before taking a step forward. "I'm sure Alpha h
