“Explain yourself,” Alpha Andre growled.
Silvia perked her ears, taking on this challenge.
Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with my wolf, I leaned forward slightly. My whisper carrying the weight of steel. “Because you have been waiting for someone to challenge the Fireflies Pack’s dominance,” I said. My smile deepening. “You’ve pitted your grandsons together to forge the strongest possible heir. If the mere mention of Alpha Jake’s name truly made you flinch, the Stoneclaw Pack’s dynasty would’ve fallen apart years ago.” My gaze never wavered. Not once. “Furthermore, with our resources, it’s possible. You’ve already entered this into your calculations.”
Alpha Andre’s eyes narrowed. Assessing me anew. Recognition seemed to flicker in his eyes. As he contemplated something. Under the warm l
