What It Means

Galen’s eyes widened and then quickly narrowed at the man before him as he continued to speak.

“Whether gone or lost doesn’t matter… if you choose to continue waiting for them, the only thing you are doing is guaranteeing that this pack, the one he gave his life to protect… will destroy itself.”

Galen took sharp breaths through his nose as he let a low growl. He sprung forward and grabbed hold of Landon’s shirt.

“You shut your mouth!” Galen snarled.

“You failed in your duty,” Landon stated.

Galen growled again and pulled Landon closer.

“I have always been loyal to my Alpha, always had his back!” Galen growled, baring his gritted teeth as he spoke. “You have no right to say otherwise!”

“Your duty is no longer to your Alpha but to your pack!” Landon growled back.

Galen was caught off guard by the statement. His growl fell away into the pit that was forming in his stomach. He swallowed and slowly let go of Landon’s shirt.

“I have done everything I could to—”