Nathan's POV

I dismissed Alpha Malachi with a cold nod, though my mind was running like wildfire. As he turned to leave, I stepped closer, dropping my voice to a low warning.

“Do not let Jackson know you came here,” I said. “If he finds out, everything will fall apart, your life, your pack, and whatever sliver of chance we have to stop him.”

Alpha Malachi stiffened, but he nodded. “I won’t say a word. I give you my word as an Alpha.”

“Good,” I replied. “Because I ...