chapter 21(2)

Valen All the accountants start talking, trying to find the best approach to deal with Alpha John's pack. It’s now technically mine and Everly's, but Everly doesn't want to take control form him completely, which shocks me. Instead, her father will continue running things. “You still want me to run the pack?” John asks. “Yes. You're Nightshade pack; you know them. I have my hotel and Luna stuff. I may be their Alpha now, but it's still your home.” “What's the catch?” John asks. “For starters, no gambling. And you don't handle finances; Joseph will. And you answer to Valen now,” she says, and my eyebrows raise. The room falls silent—you could hear a pin drop it’s so quiet. Everyone looks at John, waiting to see what he says. Our packs have been rivals for decades and I don't expect him to agree. “Okay, but can we please see Valarian? Claire has been asking every day, and Everly won't bring him to see us unless you say so,” John tells me, and Everly looks at me. I know she’s trying to ma