I was silent the whole ceremony for Sander. I tried my best to put up the best smile because I didn't want to ruin this day for my son.

He was now introduced as the son of the Alpha. Now that Desmond made this bold move, it meant that any movement from me that I would do something to separate him from this pack would be courting death.

Shit... He was moving quickly as I expected. I should have known better.

While Sander was busy playing with the other children, I came to see Declan and Mariana.

"So long, sister-in-law?" There was sarcasm smeared in his tone.

I scoffed. "Long...