"My pack is fine," she said. "I'm here to help you like we agreed upon."

"And I appreciate your help as always. But I don't think I'll need it today. I have meetings I need to take care of—"

"I know," she said, handing me a planner. "I took it upon myself to organize your meetings for today. I'll sit in on them and make sure there's no funny business. These other Alpha's can't be as trusted. Especially the Alpha from the Stormwind pack."

The Alpha from the Stormwind pack was Silver's father; I couldn't agree more. He couldn't be trusted. But right now, we needed alliances to help protect our packs from these rogue attacks. We were all dealing with the same issue, and it was time we came together and resolved the problem.

I nodded my thanks to Shirley and she gave me a small smile as I took my seat at the desk.

She walked around my desk, and I felt her hands on my shoulders. I immediately tensed at her touch; my wolf scowled, and I had to fight back the growl that emerged from my throat. Something about the way she was touching me... or maybe it was just her touch in general, I did not like.

"You are so tense, Elliot. Remember when we used to go to parties together and everyone thought we were the cutest couple," she said, chuckling.

hands off my

were never a couple," I

the best couple by our

my voice coming out short. "We have always just been friends, Shirley. Plus, I'm married.

rolled her eyes and sighed as she leaned against the desk,

a point to notice; I just stared at her face, not wanting to discuss this any further but Shirley was stubborn, and I knew she wasn't going to drop the subject. "She's

and the Luna of this pack, Shirley. I won't tolerate disrespect. Speak about her again, and we

Beta Leo interrupted

you'll excuse me; I have meetings I need to tend to. Sit in them if

looked stunned but she said nothing more

was there getting ready for bed. But when I saw that the bedroom and bathroom were empty,

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