MARK
I stood up in front of the crowd, looking at the faces of all the people waiting for my speech. I recognized so many from when I was growing up, but there were definitely new faces from those who joined the pack after I left. They were expecting answers and explanations. I was sure there were those expecting me to fall on my face.
I refused to give them that satisfaction. Reyland was right. All I could do was be open and honest with them. If they refused my help, there was nothing I could do about it except accept it. I placed a hand over my heart, and a silence fell onto the crowd.
I summoned my alpha energy and courage and began speaking. “I know there has been a lot of confusion about what has been going on with your pack recently. Your alpha hasn’t been himself, and he has been
