Chapter 241

• “This is for the pack,” I whisper.
• Her eyes flash with something I can’t quite name, but she doesn’t pull away. Instead, she stays rigid, waiting for me to make my move. Fine. I’ll play my part.
• I lean in, brushing my lips against hers. It’s quick. Cold. A formality. There’s no feeling behind it, no passion. Just the business of sealing the deal, making sure the elders can report back to the pack that their alpha has done his duty.