His revelation to May and Kay that his brother and the other clan Alphas had been poisoned was precisely the explanation he needed.

Death did not claim Ron as he stepped out on the street, much to his disappointment.

"He's gone, Ron. Our Alpha's gone." The words were spoken gently, but they slapped Ron in the face.

Wiping his eyes. Ron's rage was replaced by sadness. Looking at his hands, he saw they were bloody where his nails had shifted