RYKER

“ I did what you asked. I sent her away to the city and asked Jacob to keep her… ” Zio trails off, not knowing how to say it aloud.

I continue staring at the surface of my desk, never looking up, or paying much attention to the pitiable look he refuses to wash away from his eyes.

“ I didn’t know she will do it again. I thought— ”

“ You thought you will cover it up so good that I will never find out. ” I sigh, rubbing the shell of my left ear tiredly.

“ I am sorry. I am…I don’t know what to tell you. I really thought everything was going to be fine and no one needed to get hurt. ” He lets out in a dull tone.

“ I don’t want to hear excuses. ” I pick my head, directing my blank gaze at him.

“ Alpha, I— ”

“ Shut it, Zio. Do not cross the line again. ” I state, remaining calm but my eyes do flash grey as my wolf lingers at the edge of breaking out.

“ Right. We have bigger issues to take care of. The council is on its way. They will be here tomorrow. ” He nods, his shoulders