Fiona’s eyes widened.
“What?” she asked.
“I approached him. I told him it was his responsibility to become Alpha of Summer,” Landon continued. “He had no interest in pursuing it on his own. Galen also wanted to do whatever it took to hold out until Caleb returned.”
“Hang on a minute,” Galen said, stepping toward Landon. “It was my responsibility, one that I should have taken up a lot sooner. I needed that push. You didn’t do anything wrong.”
“That might be true,” Landon replied, “but you would never have lied to Fiona if I had not attacked you.”
“Attacked him?” Fiona questioned, taking a step toward them both and turning toward Galen.
Galen shook his head.
“He didn’t,” he quickly said, “not physically. He just… reminded me of what I needed to do.”
“I used Caleb against you,” Landon said.
Fiona turned back to him.
