But I had changed. I had seen the end of this path and was no longer the same naive woman who had begged and pleaded for his affection. Alpha Rennon didn't deserve it, and frankly, he didn't deserve me. He and Paige were perfect for each other—two deceitful souls bound by their lies. But now wasn't the time to reveal my hand. No, I had something more important to focus on. My original pack, the South River Pack, was my true inheritance, and I had to get it back.
The memory of my parents weighed heavily on me. They had entrusted me with their legacy, asking me to care for the South River Pack and protect my sister, Emery. A bitter pang of guilt twisted in my heart as I thought of Emery—my sweet, loyal sister who had stood by my side when everything fell apart. She had been my shield against Paige’s messy plans, and she had paid the ultimate price for it. Paige had laid the trap, but I had led my sister right into it. Emery had died because of me.