ANDREI
“You need to rein her in before there’s nothing left to salvage.”
My mother’s voice was sharp, clear, and unforgiving as she stood in my office, arms crossed in that imperious way she used when she knew she was right. Which, in this case, she probably was.
“She’s only been back for a few days,” I said, already exhausted by the conversation. “She needs time to reacquaint herself with the rhythms of pack life.”
Mother’s eyes narrowed. “Reacquaint? She’s issuing orders to warriors, reallocating patrols, questioning the Beta in front of others. Do you have any idea how furious the ranks are?”
I turned away, pacing behind my desk. It was easier than facing her.
“She’s not Luna yet.”
“Try telling her that. The pack sees her acting like one, and they don’t like it. Natalia would nev
