I noticed Val's absence in just a few minutes after the altercation she had with me earlier. I never cared about her for any reason whatsoever, nevertheless, I was still troubled by her missing, knowing fully well I was the cause of it all; if I hadn't shoved rejection in her face that way, then she would be here right now.

Now I was faced with the feeling that I was going to lose my coronation as the Alpha if my father ever found out that she was missing in the pack or she made a grave attempt to bring her life to an end.

"My Lord, don't tell me...