River's POV:
I glared at the men across the table. Mari was more than worthy to be my mate. How dare they question her. I wanted to give her brother a good punch in the face, but that would be more trouble than it was worth. I glanced at Marisol. She still seemed uneasy. I wished I could hold her. She wasn't used to the council's way of doing things. Assholes. They had no right to upset my mate. I glared harshly at her brother, but he didn't even flinch this time. He knew I couldn't do anything to him unless he acted out of line again. Smug bastard.
"Alpha River." I sighed softly and looked at the head wolf. He has been the head of the council since before I was born. Magnus. My father hated him and I finally understood why. He has been a thorn in my side ever since I became Alpha. He wa
