Chapter 37

Isadora's POV

I sat at the table with Lisa and my stepdad, having breakfast. The atmosphere was filled with excitement. Alpha Philip couldn't contain his enthusiasm about the alliance with King Leonidas, he went on and on, talking about it, and Lisa shared in his optimism. But I couldn't help but feel a gnawing resentment toward Leonidas for his earlier behavior.

My stepdad was in the middle of describing the potential benefits of the alliance when one of his men rushed into the room, holding a sealed letter.

"Alpha Philip," he said, breathless, "a message from King Leonidas."

Alpha Philip eagerly took the letter and broke the seal. His eyes scanned the words, and his face lit up with joy. "Wow you won't believe this Isadora. King Leonidas has asked for you to represent our pack in the North for the deal to proceed."

The words hit me like a bolt of lightning. "Why me?" I thought, my anger from our previous encounter still fresh in my mind. I had never supported the forceful expansion