I glanced over at Nathan with a blank expression.

“Why?” I asked.

“He betrayed you, the penalty is death,” he said, his eyes bulging out in anticipation.

“Did he betray you too?”

“Alpha…” he trailed and chuckled embarrassingly.

“I’m sorry, I let my emotions get into this,” he replied, rubbing his chin.

“Tell the boys to stop the fight. I’ve found what I’m looking for.”

“Yes… Alpha,” he replied and stood at the spot. Feeling reluctant to carry out my orders.

“What’s with the cold feet?” I asked and he jerked up his head, swinging out of the unknown reverie he was buried in.

“I’m sorry, Alpha,” he muttered, hesitated...