JAKE
I was standing in my room, lost in my thoughts, when my father, Alpha Jerry, walked in. His presence filled the room, heavy and purposeful, and I knew he had something important to say. I hadn’t expected what came next, though—something that made my heart stop for a moment.
“Jake,” he began, his voice steady but filled with a sense of finality. “Now that I have my wolf back, it’s time I pass down the throne to you. You’re ready, and you’ve earned it.” His eyes met mine, holding my gaze firmly. “But there’s one condition.”
My heart sank. I had a feeling I knew what he was about to say, but hearing the words would be something else entirely.
“You must marry Elvie.”
I felt a rush of panic, the weight of his words pressing down on me like a storm. I knew he’d been pushing for this
