Ridian’s POV

“Alright,” I said to Francis Sawyer, the alpha of Oakwood pack. “What is it that you want from my pack?”

“I want to buy shares in some of your mines,” he said. “I want partnership so that I can put some funds into your operations, increase your scale and we both benefit. My pack is located in a terrible area, unlike yours that’s in a very strategic location. I’ve heard that you don’t sell shares easily so this is my one chance to get what I want from you.”

“I see,” I said. I did not like partnering with other people because very few were trustworthy. Francis Sawyer...