Chapter 77

ALPHA KONAN’S POV  "It's been a long time since we both went for a run. Something is bothering you, isn't it?" Rosaline asked, panting heavily.  It wasn't often I ran with Rosaline. Only when I needed to clear my head or when something bothered me enough to seek her sharp advice. Today, the problem is the former.  "Madeline is bothering you, right?" Rosaline asked.  I leaned against the tree, staring out into the dark woods, saying nothing.  "I assume you've read Novare's letter," Rosaline pressed on.  "I have," I replied curtly.  I had expected Novare to pull a stunt like this. I knew he wasn't going to let Madeline go completely, tying her to both packs as a diplomat. It was clever, it gave him leverage while making it look fair.  But, he didn't know me well enough. What he thought was his move, was mine.  "She's back in your territory, but not under your control, Rosaline said. You shouldn't behave like the asshole you were once before. Use this time well."  "I am not going to contr