Jaden’s POV

I understood my father when he said having a mate who was an Alpha was the hardest thing for any wolf.

Aside from the benefits, like honor and pride she had, the realization that she had to be at the forefront in all battles, without you, was killing.

Then you’d have to watch her, after she returned successful with an injured side.

Or nurse her, after she returned unsuccessfully, with a broken morale.

A thousand thoughts came to mind as I gazed ...