I see Roman interacting with his son. I could not believe it when he had turned up at the inter-pack event. What were the chances of that happening? Beta Gio was adamant their packs did not mix, so why was he here? Yet now he was here asking to talk, asking for me to listen to him. I watch as Ryder plays at being mischievous with his father, both oblivious to the fact of who he is. I saw the darkness on his face when he saw Beta Gio with Ryder. Did he think he was my chosen mate and the father to my son? The overpowering scent that had come as Roman approached had hit me like a wrecking ball, taking over my senses, made my wolf scream in my head for her mate. I was devastated. My worst suspicions had been confirmed. He had been my mate all along and he had to have known on that night a