Ivy's POV
My father cleared his throat. "Alright," he called, causing everyone to turn their attention back to the room.
"I've been considering our options," Grant said, her expression carefully neutral. "Connor and Nancy should step up as the primary Gamma pair, and if Fiona agrees, she could travel back with Ivy under the pretense of seeking her mate."
Silence descended upon the room as all eyes turned to Fiona, who appeared deep in thought. "Would I be permitted to return with my mate if I find one?" she finally asked, surprising me.
"Is that something you'd want?" my father replied carefully, measuring each word.
Fiona shifted her gaze to Connor and Nancy. "I mean no disrespect to either of you. You've both shown remarkable growth during our training sessions, but candidly speaking, you're not yet strong enough to serve as the main Gamma pair."
Rather than looking offended, Nancy smiled up at Connor.
