I flush and look away. The last thing I want to discuss is my love life with Landon. "Are you prepared for your ascension to Alpha?" I deflect the question. "The ceremony will be soon. Once you have completed your mating to…Sylvie."

"I think I'm as ready as I'll ever get," he breaks in. "I've had years of training by my father. The transition should be smooth, with minimal upset to the pack. Will you stay for the ceremony?"

The idea of sitting through Landon conducting the mating ceremony with Sylvie and accepting his rightful role as Alpha of our pack with her standing by his side makes me feel...