Chapter 8. Out Like a Light

Talia Stillwater's POV

"Then we give the position to Todd after he chooses a female to mate with, or we find a mated pair of Alpha blood who are not the direct heirs to their own Pack and ask them to take over permanently. You would be moved to the LaCrosse Pack under the guardianship of your Uncle."

"What about my right to lead the Pack?"

Ricardo leaned forward. "The only way you lead this Pack is by agreeing to mate Beta Todd," he said. "It's not the worst outcome; you are still Luna, your bloodline remains in this Pack, and Todd is a strong wolf and will be a good mate to you."

I just shook my head no, I couldn't believe it. "I don't..."

"We don't need an answer immediately," the Chairman said. "At the end of the three-day mourning period, the new Alphas will be announced. You just need to tell us your choice."

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[Day of Tania's rescue]

We left after I made sure Tania had eaten all she could and had plenty of juice. I was still in