Chapter 77
Ryker’s decision to lead or not lead the other weretigers, as they recovered from the disaster of Ghaya’s magical manipulation, weighed heavily on him. The weretigers were restless, wounded, and desperate for a strong alpha to impose order amid the chaotic remnants of their society. At one point, he would have jumped at the chance in a heartbeat—the roar of the crowd his ultimate validation—but now, he had to weigh the pros and cons carefully.
The biggest con was the risk of losing Rain in the process. She was human now, vulnerable, waiting for him back at Golden Moon, completely removed from the brutal politics of the pack. If he chose to lead the other tigers, the first demand would be for a leader fully committed, free of any human ties. They were already suspicious after l
