Jane My father’s angry voice came through the phone. “Jane, you will come home this instant!” he barked. “My health is getting worse every day, and you need to come back and take your rightful position as the next Beta of this pack!” My mind went blank with confusion. “What are you talking about? What Beta position? What pack?” Had my father lost his mind? Since when did he want anything to do with me or my future? “How dare you question me!” he roared. “Do you forget who you’re speaking to? I am your father, and I am the Beta of this pack. You will come home immediately and prepare to take over my duties as my heir.” The cruel irony of his words made me laugh bitterly. “The last time I checked, I didn’t have a father,” I said coldly. “Especially not one who gave a damn about my exis

