/Reed's POV/
"Take this." The sound of the letter hitting the desk almost broke me out of my thoughts. I stared as my father leaned back in his chair, lines marring his face. He looked older than his age, purple hues under his eyes and shoulders drooping.
My brother was quick to tug at the folded envelope, pulling out a single piece of paper. His eyes widened as he read it over, mouth parting in a low gasp.
"Dad...this is..."
"What is it?" I asked, peering over his shoulder when he handed me the paper. Gripping at the edges, I roamed my eyes around, mouth forming in a thin line.
A notice. The council members wanted my father to step back for the wrongful use of pack funds. My jaw clenched tight, knuckles turning white.
"This is absurd! How can they do this? You are the Pack Alpha
