Twenty Eight

The Connors pack is a very traditional one; few, if any, women hold important roles in this area, and that enrages Avery.

She has refused to speak with Alpha Connors, the new or old one, in the past based on her values, and nobody argued with her over it.

She never had a face to put to the former Alpha of this pack before, so at least something came out of that awkward encounter.

They arrive at the packhouse, where rooms have been prepared for them to stay in.

As soon as the door swings open, they are shown a woman who has her head down, staring at the ground as she greets them.

Even Roman looks horrified, as he stares at the former Alpha Connors.

The same woman, in a long, conservative black dress leads them up the stairs in utter silence, not even checking their names.

"Unfortunately, due to rumours that the Alpha Lancaster was coming with his mate, a single room was arranged for the two of you to share," the woman murmurs, "it will take us a while to organise a separate one, so we