_ RIP Alistair

Rhett was surprised by Aceco's words and furrowed his brow. "Me? Lead the pack?" A wry laugh escaped his lips. "They wouldn't follow a Gamma, especially after years of blindly trusting the Alpha and Beta. I also believe in the traditional hierarchy for a reason, Aceco. The power of the pack belongs to the Alpha. Good or not, he's the Alpha."

Aceco chuckled dryly and then looked at him. "There are ways, Gamma Rhett. Ways to challenge the current leadership and earn the respect of the pack. But that can wait for now. Our priority is the immediate threat. Tell me, Gamma Rhett, do you have any knowledge of the vampires' whereabouts? Their nest, perhaps?"

Rhett shook his head. "No, but we can gather information from our scouts. Tonight's attack was a brutal reminder of how unprepared we are." Shame burned his cheeks.