Seraphina POV My mind is still reeling. Marcus renounced his claim on the Beta position. Part of me really believed that his apologies were being offered to ensure he wouldn't lose the title he has coveted since we were pups. "I wasn't expecting that," I blurt out as Caspian and I make our way down the path back toward the pack house. "I was just as shocked. I know a lot of what happened wasn't Marcus's fault, but I couldn't help but think the worst of him. The moment he found out we were mates, he became even more focused on becoming Beta," he says. "Am I crazy for wanting to believe what he said. For wanting him to really be sorry. For hoping he could be the brother I always hoped he would be. For loving him despite all the pain he caused me, Caspian?" He tugs at my hand, forcing me t

