"It's the fourth one this week..." Lucas says as the Communicator leaves the office.
"Three lives lost..." I add.
"Not as bad as the last one." Alexander joins the pitty parade.
"I don't think their friends and families will see it that way." I answer and throw myself on the couch.
"We will need to discuss sending people there. How is your father, Lucas?" Alexander asks. Lucas' father is Alexander's Beta, but he is was quite sick lately and that doesn't seem to improve. He's been on bed rest for months.
"No change." Lucas answers obviously worried.
"Lucas, I'm sorry, but if this goes on I will have to appoint you as Beta. The pack needs stability now."
"After all my father did for you? You will just throw him away like that?" Lucas shouts at Alexander, punching the desk.
"If I have
