The Darkest Wolves

ension building as they parked their cars. Emily glanced at

e asked, her voice trembling with just the right hint of sadness. "

mily," he said firmly. "I need to show Delta Patrick that I'm not biased towards my son Jerome. I u

As they got out of the car, the front door of the house swung open, revealing Delta Patrick standing in the doorway, his a

ck greeted, his voice ster

the steps toward him. "I'm here to talk to you and Glor

daughter, then back at Alpha Jason. "Well, you

concern. "Let's sit in the living room," she suggested. The four of

to Emily," he began, his voice filled with regret. "I know that cheating is a serious offense in

I can't forgive Jerome right now," he said seriously. "He

"What Jerome did was unacceptable. You know ho

ect forgiveness for Jerome just yet. He needs to face the consequences of his actions.

w, suspicion flickering

y taking Alpha Jason's hand. She looked up at her parents, her eyes soft and pleading.

s the meaning of this? Emily, why you holding his ha

pha Jason and I... we're going to te

silence before Gloria and

ia echoed, her face

ke?" Patrick demanded, h

now it's shocking. I know how this must look. But it's true. Emil

ng me you're going to announce to the entire pack that yo

Moon Festival coming up in just three days, I intend to seek the guidance of the Moon

er voice trembling. "You just broke up with Jerome, and now you want to be with his father? How can you not see how complicated t

now it sounds strange," she admitted, "but I feel something real with Alpha Jason. It's not just about what Jerome did

ou really thought this through? This isn't just about you and Alpha Jason. This

ing to forgive Jerome because I believe that my bond with Alpha Jason is something real.

ly believe this is the right thing to do?" she asked, her voice softer but sti

on't expect the pack to accept this easily. But if the Moon Goddess gives her ble

erious. "If you go through with this, Alpha, it's

n, nodding. "I do. But I'm prep

"Please, Mom, Dad... just let me be

Gloria exchanged a look. The tension h

u say you'll ask the Moon Goddess for guida