His face goes pale.
“I—I wasn’t going to—! I mean, I would never—!”
I burst out laughing, giving him a light slap on the shoulder. “Relax, I’m joking. Sort of.”
He lets out a nervous chuckle, still unsure whether I’ll bite his head off if he so much as blinks wrong. He was clearly in love with my mate—and it’s obvious he isn’t over it yet.
I step back, nodding.
“You’ve got a lot to take in. But you’re not alone anymore, Caspian. You’re the Alpha now. Of this pack. Of your pack. I’ll make the announcement soon. But for now… rest. Heal. And prepare.”
He nods slowly, still stunned—but there’s something new in his eyes.
Purpose.
He might not believe it yet, but I see it.He was born to lead and now… he finally can.
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The hospital air feels different when you’ve just changed someon
