Atticus's POV
The last six months have been an absolute nightmare, and that's putting it mildly.
Every other day, Mother would corner me with the same relentless topic about the Alpha Ceremony. And without fail, she would drag Evangeline's name into every conversation, as if mentioning her enough times would somehow make me care.
Collin managed to tolerate her harassment for exactly two weeks before he and Krista finally snapped. The explosion was spectacular. Neither of them has stepped foot in the Pack-house since that day, and honestly, I don't blame them.
Banishing Mother from the Pack-house should have solved the problem, but she's nothing if not persistent. Now she lurks around the perimeter, spouting her toxic opinions to anyone unfortunate enough to cross her path. The Pack members who once supported her now scatter like startled birds whenever they spot her approaching.
