Chapter 54. Nailing the Plan... and the Wife

Adam

The next day, I am still thinking about what Shelby told me the night before, and it’s bothering me.

I tried not to let her know it hurt me when she asked if I was afraid to die, if I was afraid to sacrifice myself for Rose and her children. While I don’t want to die and leave my wife a widow, of course, I know it’s my duty to protect those who are not strong enough to protect themselves.

I see the bigger picture here, just as my wife does.

But that doesn’t mean I am willing to sacrifice Shelby in place of Rose. No, my love for her would never allow me to do anything that would put her in jeopardy, even if she thinks it’s something she would want to do.

I can’t think about that and concentrate on all of the other day-to-day tasks I have at hand. As the pack Beta, I am literally the busiest person in the pack. The king doesn’t do much of anything himself, except to sit around and come up with evil schemes, apparently, so it is up to