As we walked upstairs, after the meeting, I mentioned the need to replace Mrs. Marshall. “Why is she retiring? Most Head Omega’s work much longer.” Xavier seemed irritated. I knew it wasn’t the best time, but we needed to move forward on this, in spite of the impending threat against the pack.
“Xavier, she’s had the job for almost 30 years, and now she wants to spend time with her grandpups. She’s been training potential replacements for several years and was waiting for the right time. Now, I’m here and she wants to retire. I’ve talked with everyone she has been training, and I think James would be the best fit as her replacement.” I walked into the closet to change into pajamas.
“No. Absolutely not.”
“Excuse me?” I poked my head out of the closet door in surprise.
“James is not going
