Chapter 27

~Ralph

I seethed, my fists clenched at my sides as I pace the room. The very thought of my brother Jasper's betrayal sent a bolt of rage through me. I had never expected him to want to take the Alpha position from me, and now, he has turned against me.

My Beta, Callan, watched me with concern. "What are we going to do about Jasper?" he asked, his voice low and even. "We can't let him take the Alpha position from you."

My jaw tensed.

Callan continued, his voice steady. "You had ruled the pack for years, ever since your father's death. And when Jasper disappeared, with everyone thinking he was dead, you stepped in as Alpha and led us with strength and conviction. Now, he returned with a son, to try and claim the Alpha position from you? I wouldn't stand for it. We wouldn't stand for it. You can't let him take it away from you."

I stopped pacing, and turned to face Callan, my eyes burning with intensity.

"You're right," I said, my voice low and dangerous. "I won't let Jasper take the Alp