As Jane processed what Alpha Charles had said to her, a knot of doubt formed in her stomach. She didn't want to believe that he was telling the truth, but a part of her knew that he was. She had seen the way he looked at her, the way his eyes lit up when he spoke to her. And now, he was offering her a way out of her current situation. But was it too good to be true? Was this all just a ploy to get her to lower her guard?
The words felt like a punch to the gut, and Alpha Charles felt the air leave his lungs. He hadn't expected her to be so direct, so honest. "You're in love with him?" he asked, his voice thick with emotion. "I am," she said, her eyes meeting his. "I know it's not what you want to hear, but it's the truth." Alpha Charles felt a rush of conflicting emotions. He was hurt, but
