After crying for a long time, Fiona finally found the strength to stand. She shook her head and waved Galen away when he offered to help her up. She told him that she wanted to be alone for a while.
But before she sent him away, she told him one more thing.
Fiona did not lift her gaze to Galen as she spoke.
“I will support your decision,” she said in a tired voice, “I will take your side and nominate you, Galen, as Alpha of Summer.”
She paused with a heavy sigh as Galen turned back to look at her.
“But,” she continued, “if you hope to take control of Summer without violence, you will also need Ashleigh’s support.”
Galen took a deep breath.
“She may have left Summer behind,” Fiona said, “but many of them cling to her with the same desperate hope I have for the past three years.”
“I know,” Galen replied softly.
“Good,” Fiona nodded.
