MILAN'S POV

"I understand my duty to my pack, just as I understand my duty to the individuals within it," Alpha Jake said. "And in this case, Milan's happiness is my priority. You can't ignore that simply because you want to retain control of your pack."

"You're twisting my words, Alpha Jake," Alpha Scott said, his voice rising. "This isn't about control, it's about what's best for the pack as a whole. And it's best for the pack if Milan returns."

"I disagree," Alpha ...