What would make Frederick kneel for me? He has never even knelt for my father. He was always pompous.

“Forgive me, Alpha, for having such a thought,” he muttered, shocking me further. “I will serve you for the rest of my life.”

I was too shocked to say a word.

Jude and Ben went on their knees behind him immediately. “We accept you as our Alpha!” They chorused.

June smiled softly. She seemed impressed by what she was looking at, while I was shocked beyond words.

Frederick looked up at me again. “Is your wolf really active now?”

I nodded once. “My sense of smell is accurate and high, and...