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Tavi nodded.

“How do you think I did as alpha?” I asked.

“Well, when you consider what you had to work with—a pack where almost every wolf was against you and only a month to get anything done—I think you did well. I mean, I think what you got done was a net positive for the Kings, whether anyone wants to acknowledge it or not.”

I smiled. “Thanks, Tavi. What about you? How will you look back on being a beta?”

She chuckled. “Well, it’s been an interesting experience, to say the least. I never thought I could do this, even before all that stuff with Troy. My goal was just to stay by your side and be there when you needed me. I think I can say I more or less keep you out of trouble, huh?”

I laughed. “You know, you’re right. As far as I’m concerned, you pass with flying colors, Tavi. And I’m glad you won’t be obligated to read through all those boring documents once we’re through. Unless you want to.”

It occurred to me that without her job, Tavi might revert to the way she was just after