“Lia, stop. You’re not dragging anyone into anything. They agreed, didn’t they?”
“They did, but...”
“No buts. They’re all in this with you. And honestly, they’re lucky to have you leading the way.”
“Leading?” I laughed bitterly. “Simone, I’m the omega. I’m supposed to follow, not lead.”
“Says who? You’re starting your pack. Your rules. Besides, being an omega doesn’t mean you don’t have power. You’re the one who brings everyone together. That’s leadership.”
“I don’t know if I can handle it,” I admitted. “There’s so much to figure out—territory, council approval, roles...”
“One thing at a time, Lia. You don’t have to solve everything in one day.”
“But what if I mess up? What if I’m not good enough?”
“Lia, listen to me.” Her voice softened, steadying me. “You’re already good enough.”
