"Well, good morning, sweetheart," Liana cooed, her voice saccharine sweet as she crouched slightly to be at eye level with the boy. "Did you enjoy your breakfast?"
Ryan beamed. "Daddy made pancakes! I helped!"
Liana's smile remained tight as she straightened, her eyes flicking to Damien and Annie. "Lovely. But I'm here to discuss something more important." She shifted her attention fully to Damien.
"Ryan needs to start school in the pack's academy. It's time he begins his training to become the next Alpha."
Annie's fork clattered against her plate, her nerves instantly spiking. She glanced at Damien, then back at Liana, swallowing hard. "I—uh, there's something you should know..."