Chapter 024

[Sylvester]

The Board of Directors is unhappy that I reprimanded Alexis at the gala. "If she is to be your Luna, you will need to handle your private issues in private. What you did was an insult to the other packs as well as Silver Crescent."

I was ordered to "play nice" and "make a good show."

"I have no interest in mating, marrying, or marking that bitch," I scream loud enough that a few employees passing my office windows jump.

"Just take her out to lunch and make sure the cameras see you," Beta-Emertis Clancy insists, "You haven't officially declared anyone your new Luna. Rental Lunas don't count, not unless your relationship shifts to something more meaningful." His sneering tone oozes through the phone. I wish he was here so I could punch his canines in. "Unless you were planning to propose to your Rental Luna? Where was she, buy the way, she has been noticeably absent."

"She needs some private time to adjust to the pack," I lie smoothly. It isn't a total lie. I intend to retur