On the way to my mansion, my assistant was informing me about what had taken place. Explaining it in detail, she said Sophia had been brooding in quietness, just to solidify her support among the ranks in members to bring me down.

I growled with building growing anger: How could Sophia do this to our pack? Where does she place the interest of our people?

The air grew thick with tension as I approached headquarters. Pack members were huddled together, speaking among themselves.

I steeled myself for the coming fight and took a deep breath. I wasn't going to let Sophia's actions tear our pack apart.

I got out of...