Diego's POV
I'm still shaking, my whole body trembling with rage and fear and disbelief. What the hell does my father mean by everything being connected to Hornwell pack? How is that even possible? We're supposed to be independent, strong, self-sufficient. But apparently that's all been a lie.
My father sits back down in his chair and runs a hand over his face. For the first time in my life, he looks old. Tired and defeated.
"After your mom died," he says quietly, his voice rough with emotion, "and after we were raided by the Lycan pack, there was almost nothing left for us. They destroyed everything. Our homes, our resources, our people. Half the pack was killed or scattered. I almost resigned as Alpha of an empty pack. I thought about just walking away, letting someone else deal with
