Lochlan’s POV
“Alpha?” the voice repeated, causing me to return to the conversation. “Yes. Yes. I'm still here.” I stuttered and rubbed my forehead, unsure what to say since I was shocked.
“King Alex is throwing a ball for all the alpha and lunas to attend—the first one to happen in five years.” my heart sank. I had avoided these silly balls over the years since losing my mate, but I knew the king would not take kindly to being ignored, and my beta was proper. Building up our pack to become one with others would help make us stronger.
“Alpha Lochlan, perhaps you will consider finding a new luna for the pack.” my beta said, and I growled before slamming the phone down. Nobody could replace my Catarina. I did not care who she was or what background she came from. None of them could com
