Chapter 95

Selene leads me outside. She makes introductions to other females. There are familiar names and faces, but in the long years I’ve been living with Aaron, everyone has moved on. I’m

an outsider to them.

Even as their Alpha, there is a ‘divide’ only it’s born of power

and influence.

I’ll need to earn their trust.

That’s okay.

It should be that way.

But I will carve my legacy and ensure that they’re protected for generations to come. I wasn’t lying about that or up on

that stage spewing empty promises.

There’s a lot of work to be done here.

“You did good, Leah.”

It’s my brother and he’s tipsy, I think. He holds a glass in his hand that has a few inches of amber liquid in it.

“I’m hoping you’ll be able to bring me up to speed. I get the sense there are some financial issues.”

Liam looks away.

many things, but this is a

He nods curtly.

on him. A bu nch of kids. surround them making noise and acting raucous. They have ice cream cones and plates of cake. One of them slams into me and smears wh ite icing all over

nooo!” the young ones scream.

little girls starts

alright. It’ll wash.”

have just the thing,”

We’ll have that cleaned up in

fondly and I’m feeling

moment, I can enjoy this party. I can feel what it means to truly be part of a pack. The

It’s fun.

those moments like a wedding or birthday or holiday where it can feel like a chore

“Thanks Marla.”

clumsy. I’m constantly spilling stuff on my clothes and I only

blame.”

giggle and follow her back toward the

has mostly moved

room, he doesn’t interfere when he

running up the staircase. He just

a few steps ahead of me. She’s like a gazelle.

stilettos.

a bit of a miracle to behold.

not quite as fast, but I’m giggling as we race up

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