Alaric paced his quarters, his mind racing with the possibilities. He couldn't hide his frustration anymore Lyra had outright refused him, turning down his offer to bring stability to the pack. Her rejection was a setback he hadn't expected. But he wasn't willing to give up. Not when the throne and the entire pack's future were within his reach.
Since Kael's passing, Alaric had known that taking control of the pack was his destiny. However, without Lyra by his side and Kael's son as his own heir, the other pack members were unlikely to accept his leadership. They were loyal to Kael, and without a strong bond to the mother of Kael's child, his claim would be weak. Lyra's cooperation was essential, whether she wanted to admit it or not.