Chapter Fifty Nine

As the moon rose high in the night sky, I found myself in the comforting presence of my Beta and best friend, Jason. We sat by the crackling fire in the heart of the Silver Crest pack's territory, surrounded by the loyal howls of our pack members in the distance.

I had sought Jason's company to release the frustrations that had been building inside me ever since Gracie's unexpected visit. The council's audacious proposition to arrange a marriage for me had left me seething with anger and irritation.

"Jason," I began, my voice filled with frustration, "I can't believe the council is trying to force me into a marriage."

Jason raised an eyebrow, a knowing look in his eyes. "They're getting desperate, huh?"

I nodded, my jaw clenching. "It's like they're trying to solidify their power, using one of their own daughters as a pawn."

Jason let out a low growl, his eyes blazing with anger. "It's unacceptable. You should have a say in who you marry."

"That's what I tried to tell them," I sa