*Ethan*
I often sat in my brother’s office, in a nearby chair, sipping scotch and listening with half an ear while reading or plotting my next adventure as Nathan discussed his estate with his functioning Beta. I'm familiar with beta Bocock, I think I have an understanding of everything that's within the Alpha of Greyfur’s purview. But after an hour discussing matters with the beta, I realize with startling clarity that I haven’t a bloody clue regarding everything that requires an Alpha’s attention.
When the door opens, I'm grateful for the reprieve as Josie strolls in. Bocock and I come to our feet.
“Sorry to interrupt,” she says softly, smiling serenely, “but I might take a leisurely stroll to the village.”
I might have told her to go on if she didn’t look so hopeful. Nathan would ha
