I pointed and the reporter said, “You.”
“Alpha. Why are you choosing this sensitive time to leave? Are you sure this is a wise decision?”
I cleared my throat and answered calmly, as I’d earlier practiced. “The pack is not in crisis, regardless of what my cousin Tony wants everyone to believe. I am confident that I can both manage the pack successfully while also being there for my family.”
The reporter beside the first asked the next question, “Is your mate making you do this?”
“Absolutely not,” I said. “My partner and I made this choice jointly. In fact, she wanted me to stay. But I’m not going to let her face things alone. She needs me at her side, so I am going to be there. While also making sure that our pack runs smoothly – remotely.”
I could see as I talked about my dedication f
