Billionaire Alpha's 99 Deadly Games

"Understood. She's going to be thrilled with the idea, but I understand."

"Out of respect, we should run it by the council too, Kyle," Cole suggested

Kyle cringed. "I already did. They voted unanimously 'yes.' You weren't invited because of a conflict of interest."

Cole frowned. "Will I be asked to step down from the council?"

"No. We all agreed there's benefit to having one of my betas in a more administrative role and part of the council."

He smiled, like he was relieved to hear it.

"Okay, well, any questions or concerns?" Kyle asked.

"No," I said, "and thanks for the offer, Kyle. I really appreciate it. I'll give you my answer after I discuss it with Elise."

"The pack meeting is Sunday, but the pack run is tomorrow. Do you think you could have an answer by then?" Cole asked me before addressing Kyle. "I think it may be best to introduce him fully and make both announcements then before the run."

"That's a good idea, Cole. What do you think, Patrick?"

by then.

you all whipped. Just glad it's not me. I'll be happy if I

sure, we'll be there to remind

"Never going to happen."

the meeting and I headed for the kitchen to tell Mary I'd have to

Chapter 196

She linked her arm through mine and led me to the table. I felt trapped. I wanted to go see my mate and figure things out, but the

me, dear, how are things

good." It was the truth, and we were finding our groove

"Do you love her?"

this woman didn't hold anything back. "Very much,"

satisfied with my answer. "Let me tell

compatible mates, but I was old enough to remember the change in him

it yet," I

told her how you

and it hurt that she wouldn't or couldn't say it back, though I

thoughtfully. "She'll come around to saying it. The

gave herself to me. There were little things too, like how she snuggled into me on the couch watching TV, or the sly smiles she gave me when others were around and I knew she wanted to be alone. Mostly I