“With me, Madeline never has to suffer.” “No. not that.” “What else did I say, sweetheart?” He grabbed my waist and pulled me closer to him. “Hm?” “You said, you love me.” “I do.” He answered seriously, his gaze fixed on mine. “From the first time I saw you at the Alpha ball in the red lake pack.” Right. It was the last Alpha ball I had personally hosted. I never saw him there, even though an invitation was sent to him. “Don’t you have an explanation for me?” I asked. “What were you doing at the ball? Since you didn’t announce your presence, I’m sure you must’ve been there for some other activities.” He smiled and pinched my nose. “I chased a wild rogue there and happen to run into the ball. And then I saw you, gracefully standing there. I was in a trance when my wolf told me what