Alpha Roan. Landon just stares at me. "You really did it." Before I can tell him to f**k off, Splinter is in my space. "We're heading to the Apex Circle now to submit the report. The elders are all witnesses to your... announcement. And good thinking, making sure the staff saw it. Nothing spreads faster than pack gossip." "You think they'll find it a little convenient? The gossip drops today, but she wasn't my Luna when I ripped out Dez's heart yesterday." "I'll handle the narrative." Splinter says, and walks away. My eyes instinctively dart back to where I left her, but the spot is empty. "Alpha." Stravus arrives at my elbow and his face is pinched. "Are you aware your sister is crying uncontrollably?" I rub my temples. "I don't know what to tell you, Stravus. You're her husband.

