Damian returned to the pack as planned. They spent time searching long enough to bring some news to the Alpha. Damian expected punishment from his Alpha but was surprised to learn that the Alpha was not present.
“Who is in control?” Damian asked directly. He, as a beta of the pack, should oversee everything, especially when Alpha leaves the pack, yet he didn’t receive any information. Alpha didn’t even call him to come back to take care of the pack. This can’t be good. Damian realized he was losing the trust of his Alpha, which signaled a disaster. He needed to please his Alpha to secure his position as beta of the pack to protect the people.
“Ronald is,” the guard answered him. Damian opened his eyes wide with shock. Ronald wasn’t high ranked. He had some responsibility over the pack an
