en

and took a drag. The harsh smoke made

"A safe one. One who won't bring pack p

a's arranged marriage with the Sinclai

I said. "So I needed a solution. Kira Hayes

you know the Elders will never accept this. T

ith pure bloodlines wa

to her as a Rogue," I explain

gued. "For what? To see if she

e Moon Goddess doesn't create coincidences like this

thing. I want a mate who wants me, not the Alpha King." This was m

ilent for a

it. "Aiden, you're playing with fire. You know the consequences of deceiving a mate. Once s

mate bond. It was said to be a pain wors

why I need you, Lucas. I need y

my honor as your Alpha, to keep silent about everything that happ

uffering sigh escaped him. "Fine. You're

e fun, though. Watching you play poor. Need to borrow

he laughed, holding up

he conversation back. "The silver pois

e of the Beaumont Legacy Pack. But it's strange. The Beaumonts are

powerful, ancient pack that kept to t

decided. This was more comple

. know her grandfather w

her. I don't wan

"You seem to care about her more t

t. "Don't be ridiculous. I just don't want my 'c

gged, lett

ed against the glass of the ward, watching their gr

ver, her face tear-strea

"Thank you, Dr. Lucas. You

, his eyes glinting with mischief. "You should be thanking A

shining with a trust and dependence that I