"What the hell is he thinking?" Liv snarled. We were in Merrick's parents' old house, which Liv and Noah were still technically staying at. Liv had gotten a ride back to the city with Noah the night before, when Merrick and I mated. "He doesn't think Merrick can lead the wolves." I continued to pace the living room, hands fisted at my sides. "I don't think he's wrong, but—" "You don't think he's wrong? That's bullshit! Blake might not lead like you or your parents, but he knows what he's doing. Chandler told me there hasn't been a single fight among the bears since Blake's second day as the Alpha, Haze. Not one. And there aren't as many bears as there are wolves, but keeping the peace between almost a thousand bears is seriously impressive." Liv was getting worked up. I felt my fingers

