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e in the small library of our wing, where I was read a

ted expression, designed

g. "I got a call from James Foster today. H

ook, feigning mild su

cross from me. "Without consulting me? It

ressure from your mother about... our future... I thought it was prudent to start cutting

nst him. I saw a flicker of genuine annoya

has no one. She's alone. We can't just cast her out. It's not the Alpha thing to do." He paused, his gaz

s going to use our joint assets to fund his af

mate doesn't laug

. I didn't think of it that way. Of course, Danny. You're ri

He squeezed my hand. "I

f one, I

Now, about tonight. The pack's autumn social is at The Onyx Club.

him to play the part of the devoted mate. And

I said, my voic

his weak, compliant mate was back in her box. He leaned down

ed. I stared at the door he'd closed behind

n't just a cheater. He was a liar who e

arty. Let's see what ot