Kael frowned, clearly unimpressed by the older Alpha's reaction. Rather than allow him to intimidate Killian into abandoning the confession, he addressed him directly, his voice cold and unwavering.
"Alpha Atticus, what is there to be ashamed about? These are your pack members, and if you can't be honest with them, then who else is deserving of your honesty?"
Atticus clenched his teeth, but the response he had been preparing never came because the pack members were already showing their agreement with Kael. Several nodded, while others looked directly at their Alpha with expressions that made it clear they expected the truth, regardless of how unpleasant it might be.
Realizing that neither his father nor the pack members would allow him to escape the matter, Killian drew a breath and continued, his voice carrying the weight of his shame.
