AMELIA
A deafening silence descended on the table as looks of shock and dismay grew on the guests' faces.
I was the Alpha's daughter - I was used to being the center of attention, handling moments like that, turning the tables on my side.
But at that moment ... there was nothing in me but shock, anger, and fear.
And from Devon's wicked grin, it was clear that he knew full well why he had done it, and what consequences this would bring. Namely, to completely destroy our reputation.
Declaring in public that Erik and I were mates had been a terrible move: mainly because we couldn't deny it, and not only because there were already people who knew that secret, like his father or Jackie - no, the bond itself would have prevented us from doing so, because it made it impossible to lie ab
