#Chapter 23: Wedding Flowers

Alexander’s POV News of Ella’s kidnapping had remained mostly contained. Her father was working hard to ensure it, and I was doing my part to keep the rumors from spreading in my own pack. Rogue activity in the south was an issue that none of the Alphas wanted to admit they had lost control over. The fact that a Luna and an Alpha’s daughter had both been taken so easily would cause panic throughout the entire kingdom if word got out. Still, it was a problem we Alphas had to address, and I knew without a doubt it would come up at the next council meeting. Focusing on the practical aspects of controlling the rumor mill gave me some relief from the anger the incident had brought out in me. It wasn’t just the brazenness of the rogues putting their hands on Ella and her mother—there was a more personal reason behind my anger. But I couldn’t allow myself to focus too much on that. All that existed between Ella and me was a deal. I couldn’t let it become more t