STEP THREE: THE DECISION (Jackson’s pov) Mathias’ arrival was not surprising after Alpha Gorgo informed us that she accused him of abandoning his pack. The question lingering in the air was his intention with his pack. Augusta was nervous and prepared to defend our hard work. Holding my hand, I could hear her heart rate increase as Mathias began to speak towards the window overlooking the training grounds. “My family has been leading this pack for five generations. Surviving wars and changes in the territory, my family always found a way to endure.” My wolf Gryphon growled, “If he refuses to leave, I will challenge his wolf, Zander.” Mathias turned to face us as he took the seat at the head of the table looking through the pack’s weekly and quarterly reports. Victor and I exchange

