Chapter 78 - Changing Plan

It's finished.

Melissa was marked by Knox. He is aware that the puppy is his.

All of my best efforts, the money and resources I've squandered, and the effort I've put forth to keep them apart have been in vain. This partner will be stronger than ever because of Knox. His spirits won't be weakened by distractions, sadness, or grief. He'll have more motivation to fight, if anything. Now he has something to defend.

I am utterly high and dry because Arabella has run away to the Calypso pack. My mother is the only ally I have left, and she serves primarily as a symbol. She started the conspiracy after Uncle Gabriel killed my father, intent on our family to have revenge and to see me take my rightful position as Alpha.

She sent me to the best schools, found shifters to train me in one on one combat and battle strategy; she gave me all the tools I needed to succeed. She even set me on track to get a job that would permanently put me in Durand's orbit.

As far as she was concerned, her part co