Third Person's POV
In the study of the Silver Moon Pack's Packhouse, Elliot reported to Alpha Cliff, who sat at the desk, "The photos have been traced—they were staged by Elmer."
Cliff reviewed the surveillance footage on his computer screen.
It showed Elmer escorting Vanya into her hotel room before slinking out like a thief.
No one else could have done it.
After a long silence, Elliot ventured, "Alpha Cliff, today's incident had nothing to do with you. Why take the blame? It'll only make Luna Vanya despise you more."
"Better her hatred than indifference," Cliff replied calmly. "I'd rather be loathed than treated as a stranger."
He then instructed Elliot, "Go to the Dalton residence and fetch Elmer—I want to handle this personally."
Elliot was taken aback.
Over the years, Cliff h
