Chapter 4

The only time he was ever involved in family business was to make a show of numbers. After Jessica died, the request came under the pretense of including Josh as the pack’s new omega, even though he had none of his mother’s skills. A request from Silverbane was as good as a command, and obedience was the default response. So Josh went where he was told and kept his mouth shut. One look at Josh and the rogues would focus their attack on him as the weakest pack member. That was the way it worked with werewolves, even within the pack. Silverbane might as well have dangled him from a hook.

“This way.” Elaine’s hand closed around Josh’s wrist before he had a chance to fall far enough behind to get lost. “We’re late because of your foolishness.”