GORDON'S POV
Paranoia was one of those emotions that had always been linked to weakness and fear. I didn't understand it back then—growing up under the watchful eyes of the entire pack—but somehow, I found myself halfheartedly agreeing to the notion.
My father, the late Alpha, would always tell Gareth and I to keep our heads up at all times. As a leader, you're not allowed to lose your cool no matter the situation you find yourself in. Never forget who you are and what you're here to do! In the end, you have to always be a leader.
It had been quite awhile since he passed but those words stayed with me and I presumed they had stuck with Gareth too. Our father had been a great leader, an amazing Alpha and a wonderful father. I could only hope to measure up to him but I couldn't do that wi
