The image of my response - to their ultimatum - is posted both in the social network thread that started this and in the Alpha's private section. Once that is done, I feel an incredible sense of relief.
I hate only reacting to problems instead of getting ahead of them, but when I have to do so… making sure everyone is on the same page as I am has been key to growing this business.
My Beta looks over with another slow exhale from him as he tries talking me down.
"You realize what you're risking here? Not just politically, but personally? You're gambling the pack's stability. On a woman who hasn't even accepted you, if I understand it."
"I know exactly what I'm risking."
"No, I don't think you do. You're putting her above the pack, Ky. Above your responsibilities. This isn't like you."
His voice hardened as he spoke to me and I felt a flash of anger, then forced myself to calm down. To count. He wasn't wrong. Not exactly.
