Jaxon's POV
Soren closed the office door with more force than necessary.
"You cannot be serious."
I sat behind my desk and poured two glasses of water. Pushed one toward the edge. Soren ignored it.
"You're the strongest Alpha in the Five Packs," he said. He planted both hands on the desk and leaned forward. "You can win the Alpha King seat on your own. On MILITARY RECORD. On reputation. On the fact that nobody in their right mind would challenge you in a vote." He shoved himself upright. "You do not need Selene."
"Sit down, Soren."
"Is it the bond?" He didn't sit. His jaw was tight. "Tell me it's not the bond."
"It's not the bond."
"Then explain it to me like I'm stupid, because from where I'm standing, you're about to hand a woman who rejected you publicly — twice — exactly what s
