After Alpha Zayd left, Quinn took a shower and went to Jeo’s office, determined to be a good beta, so that at least her father could keep his space in the pack.

Her walk was quiet and lonely, only the marketplace was lively, but Quinn was too caught up in her thoughts to talk to the people who’d called out to her.

When she got to Jeo’s office, she sighed before twisting the knob and stepping inside. He was already seated behind his desk, a pen in his hand as he stared down ...