JAKE
I felt like I had just been slapped in the face when my father, Alpha Jerry, announced his plan. We were all gathered in his office—my grandpa Jack, my father, and me. The air felt heavy, almost suffocating, as my heart raced with disbelief. I was still recovering from the news about Elvie being chosen as my mate, but this was worse.
“Tomorrow,” my father said firmly, his voice steady despite the weakness that still lingered in his body. “I will announce that Elvie is your mate and that you are the future Alpha of the Moon Crest Pack.”
“No!” I shouted, the word escaping my lips before I could think it through. The anger boiled within me. “You can’t do that! What about Alyssa? She’ll be heartbroken. I can’t just reject her for someone I don’t even want!”
My grandfather Jack shif
