11.Kiss

Nina

I stand in the conference room, a map of our territory spread out in front of me, and it’s like something has clicked into place. I’m no longer just the Alpha heir. I’m the Alpha heir, ready to take charge. My father’s finally entrusted me with a major decision regarding our territory expansion. It’s a big deal—our pack hasn’t grown in years, and if we’re going to remain powerful, we need to secure more land.

“Okay, Nina,” my father says, leaning back in his chair, arms crossed, his expression both proud and expectant. “What are your thoughts on the Ashwood territory? They’ve been struggling lately. We could offer to help them out in exchange for a share of their land.”

I nod, looking at the map and trying to connect the dots. “If we approach them with a joint venture, it could benefit both packs. We could help them with their resources, but we also need to negotiate something solid. I think we should start by offering medical support for their wolves. The last time I checked, th