Chapter 0101

Ryder

My lips quivered with disgust. “Tell me again, Zane, when did you come up with this speech?”

“This isn't a speech. For the safety and growth of this pack, it is in everyone's best interest that you step aside for someone more capable to take responsibility.”

I laughed, although it held no humour, it held traces of my anger. “Everyone? Who have you been talking to?”

“Everyone… including the people of this land who you seem to have so confidently forgotten about, because of your heart. Tell me, Ryder, is she truly worth it?”

I clenched my fists, fighting to keep my anger on hold. “You think I’d risk everything for her if she wasn’t?”

Zane took a step closer, his eyes narrowing. “Love isn’t enough to lead a pack. You need to be able to make tough decisions without letting your heart cloud your judgment.”

I did that once and where did it land me? Right here, in this mess. But I couldn't blame Zane. He knew nothing about it.

Still, I won't let him tear my pack apart because of ignor