e's

an's honor and left me out, even though I was his Luna. There was no mistaking what they were doing. Both of them were determined to keep me away from our guest. Graham had a

It was the only real chance I had, and I couldn't let them take i

main hall when I came downstairs. His dark hair was neatly combed back, and his black suit fit him perfectly. He looked handsome, but I could tell he

, Luna Kylie," he remarked with a

his and absently smoothe

you, Shir," I

ting off what I

ood news. Alpha Graham has asked B

e through his plan. I knew his tricks too well to fall for this one. Beta Asher hadn't come to my room or said anything to me about at

responded with a small shrug. "And

me. He reached over and gently covered my

me, Luna Kylie.

could say. Standing by me like this

ticipation in my stomach. Without realizing it, I'd caught a ha

aham's made it clear he doesn't want me at the ball. He'll take it out on you if he

relaxed almost

Luna. I'll

re a necklace set with yellow gemstones and a matching pair of earrings that Graham had given

should. Underneath it all, though, I was still a wif

yself, raised my chin, and

ered. Everyone turned to look, and Graham wa

ticed the ruby necklace at her throat, and there was nothing funny abou

ed farther into the hall. Why did I feel a

though she'd tasted something foul. He kept staring at me and seemed to have forgotten she was there. I

on, but she caught his hand be

people had already begun whispering about the Alpha who'd left his beautifu

th and looked arou

him on the other

s already f

the room matched his commanding presence. His warriors stood around him so closely that getting thr

t, then approached him wi

ard several guests gasp under their breath. Apparentl

lpha Logan." I greeted politely.

had to tip my head back to look him in

d into a smile that s

this too, Luna Kylie," he murm

ugh what remained of our mate bond, I could stil

o you about my sit

ry much like to

rmed under h

. Is there somewhere

ve a room upstairs. We c

that Graham was still glaring after me. I knew he'd want an

d across from Alpha Logan in a qu

slowly swirled his whiskey. The way he kept wa

on to put off wha

olden Gate project. Before we discuss that, though

d took a drink without

Tell me wha

eath to ste

nt to leave my husband, but I don't intend to lose my pack when

es and went over the details that

and a small, knowing smi

little wolf. What are yo

swer. All the stories I'd heard about h

not offering myself as payment. Once my pack is b

from the table and mo

ooking at him. The scent of cedar and musk surrounded m

hispered in a low, smooth voice. "You'll need

his lips were only

ant

fore I could

ou saying,

mating mark on my shoulder. It had g

p, but his hazel ey

'll see that you get your pack back. If you want them crawling at your fee

d there was somethin

contract. You'll be

ble, picked up a slim fold

t. I need your signatu

ds, I couldn't

t was alrea

answer by tom

swered evenly. "I'm l

dded quietly, "And y