217: Where Is Alpha Calhoun?

Kristen’s POV

The following day, the council of elders, along with some men in our pack, call for a meeting.

“We’ve noticed something strange going on,” Elder Festus begins, his eyes narrowing.

“Yes, what is it?” I ask, feigning innocence, my gaze locked on him.

“Our Alpha has been absent for three months, and it’s you who has been handling things,” Elder Adolphus states, his expression stern.

“He’s on a long business trip, but he’ll return soon,” I lie, maintaining a straight face and gesturing confidence with a slight nod.

“Bullshit, that’s what you keep telling us all the time!” Gregory interjects, a young man holding a high position in our pack.

I meet his gaze squarely, a controlled defiance in my eyes. “Do not raise your voice at me,” I say quietly, my tone firm.

“Something is happening right under our nose, and you’re keeping it away from us,” he adds, fuming, his eyes searching mine for any signs of deception.

“There’s nothing going on, it’s all your overthinking doing a great