She’d cut him down in front of everyone important and humiliated him. When he’d walked away it had taken every ounce of strength she possessed not to go after him. “Sierra, we are going to have to deal with this. Something like this will not be kept secret. There are consequences for everyone.” “Father, I’m the alpha now, and I am more than aware of my duties. If you’ll excuse me, I can start figuring out the next course of action.” She kept her voice cold and urgent so as not to give him any room to keep lecturing her. Sierra’s edges were frayed, but she refused to succumb. Fortunately, her father shook his head and turned toward the door. “You’ve got your hands full, Marek. I hope you’re ready for the job.” He patted her mate’s shoulder and followed in the path Nolan had taken only minutes before. “You sure know how to clear the room, babe.” “Shut up, Cole.”
