BRIAR’S POV
As a form of punishment for messing with me, Deborah has them doing the rest of my work.
Apparently, being the Beta doesn’t just mean striking fear in the hearts of your enemies but also that everyone listens to you with just as much reverence as they do their Alpha.
She is very respected, not...feared.
Deborah has more authority than almost everyone, even Hail.
Maybe it was her dull countenance that made me forget just how important her position is and how much authority she wields.
I personally don’t even think she realizes it herself, being all silent and resolute most of the time.
My father was a Beta, after all.
I’m used to the whole harsh, cold exterior, resembling the Alpha’s—the vibe of a lurking predator ready to pounce on anything in its wake.
But no, a
