Ch. 78 - Choices

River POV

"Alpha, you wanted to see me?" Elizabeth entered my study, her short body in a black business suit and red shirt.

"Yes, come in." I cleared my throat as she took a seat. This was awkward. I can't remember a time when things were ever uncomfortable between us.

"The other Alphas are waiting for you in the grand hall. Do you want me to alert your brothers?" She was straight to business, like always. I liked that about her: there was no drama or exaggerated emotions between us. Things were different now.

"Not yet. We should talk, Lizzy." I slump some in my chair, using her casual name to show I didn't call her here to talk pack life.

"I take it that things have progressed with Kiera?"

"In a way. It's complicated. The more I learn, the more confused I am."

"Did you mark her?" Lizzy cut straight to the point. She was never much for beating around the bush.

"No, of course not."

"But you want to?" Her eyes widened at me. She knew what I was feeling without having to say a word. Sti