To hell with your pack

RALPH

“What is wrong, dad?” Jasper asked, and I almost flinched. Who knew he was already awake and looking at me?

This matter cannot be explained. Should I start talking about what Seraphina had told me? A mate fusion that would save Aurora and my pack? She didn’t explain anything. She just expected me to understand whatever she meant right away.

That was separate. Or should I start talking about the rage and anger of my pack members? Should I talk about why they were angry at me, or how they want to make Adrian the Alpha?

“Come here, buddy,” I motioned at him.

Jasper climbed out of the bed quickly and walked up to me. I carried him, allowing him to rest his whole body on me. I dropped him on my thighs, which were already raised up to aid his weight.

“Why are you awake so early?” I asked, trying to deviate from the initial topic he was asking about.

“I have slept for more than nine hours already. It’s enough and I’ve got some more strength now,” Jasper answered.

For a little boy like