Curtis restricted and reformed the outburst of his emotions to that which would look like he wasn't working with the Blue Moon's pack.
He allowed his face to contort in slight fury and then curiosity, in just the right amounts that would propel his father to explain himself, and not doubt that he was still on the latter side.
"I know. I know that you are angry. But I had my reasons. The alliance is just for the good of the pack."
Just like you had when you had caused our separation from Uncle Peter?
Then, Curtis had been actually happy for the separation, happy to be away from his perfect cousin. Although he had wished for less bloodshed, he had aligned with his father's statement then; that peace usually came after a war.
And for some years he had been living with that delusion until now. Until he discovered that his father was just a power hungry ruler. Yet he piqued his right eyebrow, in a way that suggested that he was ready to listen.