Chapter 95

Selene leads me outside. She makes introductions to other females. There are familiar names and faces, but in the long years I’ve been living with Aaron, everyone has moved on. I’m

an outsider to them.

Even as their Alpha, there is a ‘divide’ only it’s born of power

and influence.

I’ll need to earn their trust.

That’s okay.

It should be that way.

But I will carve my legacy and ensure that they’re protected for generations to come. I wasn’t lying about that or up on

that stage spewing empty promises.

There’s a lot of work to be done here.

“You did good, Leah.”

my brother and he’s tipsy, I think. He holds a glass in

able to bring me up to speed. I get the sense there are some financial issues.”

Liam looks away.

things, but this

He nods curtly.

lays a kiss on him. A bu nch of kids. surround them making noise and acting raucous. They have ice cream cones and plates of cake. One of them slams into me and smears

nooo!” the young ones scream.

the little

it’s alright. It’ll wash.”

the thing,” Marla tells me.

my hand. “This way, Alpha. We’ll have that cleaned up in a

us fondly and I’m feeling

I can enjoy this party. I can feel what it means

It’s fun.

those moments like a wedding or birthday or holiday where it can feel like a chore or some event to endure, but really, it’s a snapshot of life, a perfect bite-sized

“Thanks Marla.”

kid’s fault. I’m so clumsy. I’m constantly spilling stuff on my

blame.”

giggle and follow her back

party has mostly moved

he doesn’t interfere

staircase.

a few steps ahead of

stilettos.

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