“They like her, Austin,” my friend interrupts heatedly. “Compared to what is being offered as the Alpha female, Seline has made the juveniles straighten themselves out. She has helped some of our females get jobs. She even helped a few enroll in courses at the community college. Despite everything that has been said and done, she doesn’t say no them if they’re in need. If you just talk to—" “Enough!” I roar, furious. Jason freezes at the depth of my anger and falls silent. “Not another word about Seline. She and I are never going to happen. Anything that has happened between us has been a fluke and nothing more. I have to protect this pack. I cannot make decisions in the heat of the moment. You of all people should know and understand this. You know what is at stake, Jason. Or have y

