Max's Pov

"So, I talked to Tarla," Luke says from the chair he's sprawled on. I look up from across the room and the scotch I'm pouring

"What is it now?" I ask my Beta exasperated. We are currently in my study discussing pack matters.

I know he's about to say something to me about Calista, he's very casual about it but I know him well enough to recognise his tells. From the seemingly casual position to the overly casual manner with which he begins this particular conversation.

And I also know that ever since Tarla got back from the Ridgewell pack, and saw Calista’s condition she has been pissed...