We need to talk

Ah. Basilisk straightened, closing off the vulnerabilities he had allowed Spider to see. Since becoming Alpha, and part of his family had turned on him, the wolves he allowed to see weakness had narrowed down to three. But first and foremost he was Alpha, and his expression as he looked at Spider was a touch stern.

“Ignita has been in a position of vulnerability. It's for that reason I freed her before making my choice. My position of power over her was a gross imbalance, secrets she has kept have been at the will of the alpha with direct power over her. If you're upset that this has been kept from you, direct that upset where it belongs. At me. I will give you all the time in the world to come to terms with this, and I won't judge you if you never do.” He paused, and gently tapped the new scar that ran close to his eye. “If you wish to air your grievances, do it now Spider. Add your mark next to that of your mother's.”