Nate’s POV
I walked into the council meeting still angry from my last encounter with Layla. She was getting on my nerves intentionally, and I wondered where this new her had been all along.
I must admit, this new version of her is quite intriguing, except for the part where she doesn’t care what I think at all. If we hadn’t gotten off on the wrong foot, would we have been cool?
The six elders stood as I walked in with my Beta, Ralph. We all took our seats at the same time.
“Alpha, we are grateful for what you did for Layla. I am sure your father would be pleased with how you both are doing where they are right now.”
That was her uncle speaking, and I am sure he has no idea how our lives have been and how I have been treating his niece.
“You flatter me, elder. Let’s get straight to th
