Kael POV

“Excuse me?” the Alpha asks.

For the first time, Ryan and I agree. I can’t even fathom it.

Kael has threatened to leave the pack if Ryan doesn’t release Ben and let us be. And I can’t quite wrap my mind around that. This is what I’ve wanted, but it can’t be happening. I never thought it’d happen.

“It’s the way things have to be,” Kael says. “I love Megan, and I refuse to hide that for any longer. I refuse to lie to you. I forbid my mate.

“And since I love her, I can’t be the Beta to a pack that executes her brother. She would...