#Chapter 404: Bad Mother

Olivia “Thank you all for coming. I have a very special announcement today.” Nathan’s voice boomed across the park as he leaned into the microphone. It was a beautiful, sunny day, and he had called a meeting in the park. I already knew what he was announcing: The First Snow Festival. “Our pack has been through a lot in recent history,” he continued, addressing the group of pack members who had gathered, as well as the camera crew that was broadcasting his speech on the local news. “And our traditions, the things that once brought us together, have nearly been forgotten.” He paused, licking his lips for a moment. I was standing beside him with Aurora and Elliot in their stroller, the perfect picture of a happy little family. I always hated things like this—I hated the attention—but if it was good for Nathan’s image as Alpha, then I would happily do it. “Perhaps some of you have felt as though I have not been performing as well as your Alpha as you would like,” he said. “A