Lucy sat at the kitchen table, her mind racing. Emily was napping, allowing Lucy a moment of peace and quiet to think. Her thoughts focused on the upcoming challenge against the neighboring pack. She knew that as the Alpha’s mate and an omega, she held a unique position in her pack’s hierarchy. But she also knew that her presence could be a distraction, causing tension among the pack. Lucy sighed. She wished she could be more useful.

“Hey,” Marcus said, as he walked into the kitchen. “What’s on your mind?”

Lucy glanced up at him, a small smile on her face. Marcus had been her rock since the day she...