IAN'S POV

　　"I know that you're trying to do what you think is best for the pack," I said, trying to keep my voice even.

　　"But don't you see that you're hurting me in the process? I'm your son, and I'm asking you to let me choose my own mate. Is that too much to ask?"

　　My father let out a heavy sigh. "I know this is difficult for you, and I'm sorry that you're going through this," he said.

　　"But I have to think about the pack as a whole, not ...