Trying

ZACK

It’s been over a week since returning to my pack, and I finally received an invitation to my sister’s ceremony. Can’t believe Alaia’s going to be a Luna of a pack in a few days. I won’t lie and say I’m not a little jealous of her finding her mate, but I will be happy for her. Even if this was a little fast.

Returning home without a mate was disappointing, but having a small pack was useful. We were all like a close-knit family. No one made me feel inadequate or said anything about the interrupted marriage plans. Well, almost everybody.

I was sitting in my office reviewing the finances of a few diner chains I’ve acquired over the years when my Beta knocked on the door.

“Come in, Bronx.”

Bronx slowly opened the door and peeked inside with his short, spiky hair looking like horns coming through the crack. His dark blue eyes scanned the room as if he was going to see something horrifying.

“What are you doing?” I asked him, already irritated.

“Wasn’t sure what kind of moo