“I’ll always be thankful for everything you’ve done for me, Alex. You know I wouldn’t be alive if it wasn’t for you and your sister.” I met his gaze. “If you ever need anything, just call. I’ll be there.”
Even though we didn’t always get along, I respected him. He had saved my life, and I’d never forget that.
“How does your team feel about you becoming an Alpha?” he asked.
To be honest, I hadn’t spoken to them yet. The thought of their faces, their hurt, twisted my gut. “I don’t know how to tell them I betrayed their trust,” I admitted, my voice barely a whisper. “I swore I’d never do this, and now I am.” I looked away, unable to hold his stare. “I don’t want to talk about it right now. Please, don’t spread the word.”
He nodded, his expression understanding. “My sister must be devastat
