Still in the dungeon, Alpha Lucas looked at Jack in shock and questioned him. "Tell me it was all a lie, Jack. When?" "I'm sorry, Father," Jack said, not meeting his father's gaze. "At first, I didn't know Charlotte was my mate. I just ran into her the previous night, and the mating bond between us was so strong that I couldn't reject her. My wolf was wrestling with me to be with her and to mark her as my mate, but I had to withdraw since Teddy hadn't marked her yet." Jack knew his father would be disappointed in him, but he didn't feel bad about his actions. If the rules of the Norfield pack were right, then he shouldn't be punished. Or should he? Alpha Lucas scowled and responded, "That's no excuse for you to commit a sin like a******y, Jack! You knew the consequences of touching so