John stared at her for a long while. "Become alpha?" His lips quirked almost uncontrollably before he managed to get himself under control. "My dear, if you think there's any chance in hell that Sitri would give up her pack for me or anyone else, I'm afraid that you've let your emotions cloud what you know of your sister. I have no desire to be alpha of your pack. I simply want to be a part of your sister's life." He walked over and kissed Amanda's forehead. "And have you ever considered that I am that way because he's seen my soul? If I can't fight with someone who knows me that well, then who can I fight with?"