Landons POV

Talia walks out on me, with her “going to grab dinner” excuse.

She's hurt for multiple reasons, and I get her. Losing a child must hurt, not especially one who's more than a child but a doorway to the realization of our ambitions. We were so fucking close.

I have to think of something fast.

Vance and Talia should be back from the games now.

Jackpot!

“Hey Mars,” Between my wolf and I, he's always been the smarter one, “what do you think are the chances of me being crowned Alpha in the case of Vance's demise.”

“You are second in command, isn't that clear enough?” Mars validation...