His Damaged Wolf, His Flawless Lie
My future mate, Alpha Ethan, was ambushed on the eve of our bonding ceremony while he was searching for my ceremonial jewel.
He survived, but his inner wolf was shattered, and he could no longer recognize me as his fated mate.
The pack healer said I was pregnant with a pureblood pup, and this good news might be enough to awaken him.
Clinging to that hope, I went to find Ethan.
But I accidentally overheard his conversation with his Beta, Mason:
"Ethan, you're a genius—faking a damaged wolf just to escape the bonding ceremony!"
"I love Elara. This is the only time I'll ever lie to her. Ten more she-wolves, and then I'm done."
"That's it? Ten won't even give you a taste of what's out there. Hell, you might as well keep this up for another year. Elara Vance isn't going to bond with anyone else!"
He shot his Beta a cold look.
"I can't stand seeing her sad for that long! You guys better line them up for me, and fast! I want the wildest virgins, one every three days. I don't want this mess delaying my bonding ceremony with Elara!"
Trembling, I tore up the diagnostic scroll and turned toward the pack's forbidden grounds.
I was going to get rid of this pup.