Seventy-Nine

D’Angelo

I made the long journey to the desert Oasis, where my father's very trusted ally ruled as Alpha. I wasn't born when the pact was made, but before he died, my father assured me that I could trust them with my life and that if my people failed me, the desert werewolves would help me.

Leo's treachery stunned me to the core. He didn't even deserve to be Beta, and he wasn't in line to become the lead Beta. Mario should have been given the position, but I judged him and didn't think he was capable. Because I had known Leo and Grey my entire life, I wanted them to help me lead the pack.

Little did I know that friends could betray one another and turn traitors. Leo betrayed me and the innocent Grey. And I wasn't just planning revenge for myself, but also for my friend, who died unjustly.

My dad's words about the unpredictability of trust echoed in my mind. I regarded Leo as a friend and brother, but the evil bastard concealed his true intentions behind a facade of loyalty.

Hugo, one