Damien Was I seriously hearing this right? They all expected me to face off with an army and attempt a diplomatic turnover of an Alpha? No matter how terrible Felix was, I knew today would end in more bloodshed than his alone. That was the reality. No pack is just handing over their leader. A knock sounded on my door and I turned to see my runner standing with a letter in his hand, looking terrified. I was glad I hadn't made him a warrior. I held my hand out to him and he ran the letter over to me. “Thanks, Jim.” I said as he turned to leave. Everyone sat silently waiting. Clara must have recognized the handwriting or perhaps she could smell her father’s scent still lingering on the paper because I could feel her sense of dread and anticipation as I opened the envelope and pulled out

