DELTA ALLAN PRICE POV
“I hate it here, can we not just—”
The impact of his backhand on the left side of my face stopped my complaint mid-sentence. His eyes burned with fury and unrestrained disappointment.
“I don’t care what you hate, do you understand me? I have given you an assignment, and I expect you to deliver results. No more excuses. Why haven’t you been able to seize the pack title yet?”
“Father, I ask that you be a little more patient. The Council isn’t allowing anyone to claim the territory until they have concluded their full investigation.” I tried to reason, but it took everything in me not to touch my stinging cheek. You don’t ever show weakness in front of our father, though.
“Again, I gave you a simple assignment. I practically handed you a blessed pack. With that terr
