Beta Fidelis POV

Clarity of mind.

Silence.

The first time in my life I fought for those. My life has worked better than I’d imagined. I’d worked my entire life to be this person- The Beta of this Pack and thus far the enthusiasm to keep going has waned. Tagon has faltered and my desire has kept us driven through the odds but this past few weeks has gotten me shaken to the core foundation on my principles. Hiding the secret that has eaten me alive and will do so dead and buried in my prestigious grave.

My face scrunched into a whirlpool of bitter emotions cracking the thin layer...