~Darius' POV~
“Alpha, do you really have to attend this meeting? Have you forgotten what happened nine years ago?”
This is just like every other Alpha's meeting, I can always go in your place.” Stephen pleads.
I lower the book in my hands. His offer makes sense but avoiding the council won’t solve anything.
My gaze lingers on him, he’s gone in my place for too long. If it continues, the other packs will start questioning my authority. An Alpha who hides becomes prey. They need to remember who I am.
I exhale and rise from my seat. The chair squeaks beneath me as I step toward him. My hand rests on his shoulder. “It’s my duty as Alpha of this pack.”
Fear flashes in his eyes, but it changes nothing. This is what I owe him and every other member of my pack.
“Get the limousine ready. We
