Chapter 28: Erick’s Scheme

Ivy's POV

Erick is the one who kidnapped my father.

“What?” I ask in shock, gaping at Veronica.

My first thought is to assume she’s making the whole thing up. I honestly wouldn’t put it past her at this point. I know by now that Veronica can’t be trusted in the slightest. She doesn’t seem like she’s lying now, though. Her eyes don’t have that gleam they get sometimes–that joy of deception.

Plus, it adds up. My mind is suddenly flooded with thoughts–Erick’s announcement today about Beta Kinney’s health, his absence during the opening statements, Veronica’s desperation as she asks me for help…

Something is desperately wrong with this strange pack alliance, I can tell that much.

I’m beginning to piece things together, I think. But I have no way of knowing for sure.

“What’s going on?” I ask Veronica sharply.

“Shortly after we got married, Erick and my father started having reoccuring arguments about pack affairs.” Veronica’s voice is heavy with pain. She lowers her gaze in sadness. “On