Chapter 81: A Piece of Advice

ELRETH

Elreth hadn't seen her mother looked so shocked—well, except the night before when her father practically bit her head off. But it made Elreth feel shaky. What was going on that they were all so protective of?

She watched her mother carefully for clues as she spoke. "Aaryn told me they're effectively their own tribe, and that he's the Alpha. Alpha! And… and he was, Mom. I could see it! It was like telling me just… opened him up! He was amazing. I had to stop myself from submitting when he really pressed on me."

Her mother smiled, and even though it was weak, it was genuine. "That's wonderful. I'm so glad he told you. Your father will be pleased. He felt that Aaryn shouldn't have hidden it from you this long."

"So you all knew?"