Alicia's POV

"What did you say?!" Mandy exclaimed, her shock palpable.

I shook off my own disbelief. How could Damien be the Beta of the Riverhowl Pack?

"Wasn't Damien the Beta of the Silverpeak Pack? When did he switch to Riverhowl?" Mandy echoed my thoughts, her eyes mirroring my confusion.

We exchanged glances, doubt etched on our faces.

Turning our attention back to Zack, we noticed his surprise. The proud look faded, replaced by caution.

"It was three ...