Jayden POV I can feel the tension rolling off Corey in waves as Barrett waits for an answer. "Unfortunately, despite my training, Jayden has yet to feel confident in his ability to lead the pack. He's confided in me that he never expected to become Alpha as the role was meant to be Beckham's." "I've assured him that Alpha blood flows through his veins, but he isn't convinced he is capable of being what the pack needs. Also, some of the pack are leery of me passing the title to a Forester after being abandoned by the rightful heir of the pack. Jayden is like a son to me and I want him to feel comfortable and accepted before I hand over the title that is rightfully his," Corey says. I want to puke as I stand there and listen to him spew his f**king lies. It takes all my control not to scr