I didn’t get a whole lot of sleep that night. But neither did the Alpha. When I got up to get a drink from the kitchen I saw him standing at the window in the living room, looking out at his pack that was dwindling before his eyes.
“Carter.” I said, and he turned with exhaustion in his eyes.
“I can’t sleep.” He admitted.
“I don’t blame you, that just means you care.” I said.
“I feel like a failure.” He replied.
“You’re not, he’s just ruthless.” I said.
“I should have protected her.” He said quietly.
“You couldn’t have known.” I told him.
“He has my brother and wants me as his Queen.” I added.
“But we won’t let him take anything else from you.”
“I know. I believe you. And I really hope that he doesn’t get what he wants. I think that you’re a smart and compassionate girl. I don’t
