Chapter 120

• The Alpha of the Crescent Walker pack is now in charge? I couldn't help but recall that my father had been on the brink of going to war with them. I felt completely and utterly bewildered at that moment. It did put to rest some of the confusion regarding what I had overheard Bal say to Nelson the day before. This was the female Alpha they had been discussing, and from what I could gather, this Alpha had been making deals with shifters in the Lemuel pack to elicit information, much like Nelson seemed to have done in exchange for his and Taryn's freedom.
• Clearly, she showed no concern for allowing them, or Steve or Connor, to stand trial. This Bea 'Brix' Burney seemed solely interested in me and Xavier. It was particularly evident, especially when I noticed the look of pure satisfaction and triumph on her face when we first arrived at the prison. They seem to have known each other from before, and I even felt a pang of jealousy in my gut at the intensity with which they regarded one another.
• Yes, it was abundantly clear to me that this Alpha of the Crescent Walker pack and Xavier shared a deep familiarity. But how was that possible? As far as I knew, members from differing factions did not communicate, a strict rule enforced by my father. Could it be that they once fought against one another? I was torn on which scenario seemed more plausible, as I hadn't been sure during that intense moment if what transpired was the gaze of star-crossed lovers or bitter enemies.