*Alec*
“This changes nothing." My tone was firm as I leveled my eyes on Rhys, who had followed me to my study after the tense meal we had shared with the stolen princess.
My Beta shook his head in clear disagreement. “It changes everything! You told me this was about striking blows to the Alpha King and Lukas Grimwood, but that's not the whole truth, is it?"
I took a deep breath to ward off my rising anger. I knew that Rhys' concerns were valid, but he had no business questioning the decisions that I made for the pack. “You are my Beta," I growled. “I don't need to explain myself to you, or anybody else."
“And what about this hooded stranger the princess spoke of?" he pressed. “It seems she and him got… cozy. Where does he fit into all of this?"
“Leave it!" I snapped, my anger flaring
