Betrayed by the Alpha's Mark

Synopsis

On my thirtieth birthday, Mathias Thomas, the Alpha of the Silver Moon Pack, dropped a new track on the pack’s communication channel. The announcement called it “Rachel,” a dedication to Rachel Griffin, a rising Beta from the neighboring pack. Almost immediately, Rachel posted her thanks: “Thank you, Alpha Mathias, for the debut gift. I absolutely love it. @MathiasThomas.” The photo she uploaded captured her in her den, surrounded by pack members, her voice exuding the commanding presence of a Beta. Mathias retweeted it, adding, “Fate brought us together; may your rise to Alpha be triumphant.” Silently, I hit like on both posts, then shot a message to Connor Wheeler, a Delta from the neighboring pack who was overseas on a hunt: “Connor, I’m eager to join your crew and head abroad for the mission.” ============================== Mathias stumbled back into our den that night, his Alpha aura heavy with the stench of booze. He called my name