Lola had eaten breakfast with the whole family. Jax’s parents went on about the initiation, talking about throwing a big party to celebrate him stepping into the title. They discussed magazines they would allow to attend because not only was he becoming Alpha, but he was also rising as a future CEO of Blackwood Enterprises.

Lola sat idly by as they discussed everything at length. She was surprised to see the lack of devotion on Jax’s face. He hadn’t seemed excited about any of ...