Taking Charge

The room goes silent. But it is not peaceful. The rage of these two Alpha level wolves radiates and makes it difficult to breathe. Thane is the first to break the heated silence.

“When we left River Crest, we left them floundering. Alpha Nolan was put into a coma. The territory was destabilized after we revealed the misappropriating funds and illegal seizure of property by the pack's leaders and elders,” he begins. “All of the packs in the region are coming down hard on them with tariffs, trade restrictions, and penalties. But it isn’t enough.”

“Alpha Rafael, I demand permission to form a special tactical unit on the grounds of expunging the River Crest filth from the region.”

“Granted.” Rafe nods his approval.

Neither one is joking. Not a smirk or devious twinkle in the eye can be found. These lunatics are about to wage war against River Crest for me. I don’t think I’ll ever get used to this level of loyalty.

“Denied,” I counter in a firm tone.

“Makayla—” Thane tries to protest but I