“Surprise…”
Denae gasped out at the word, pain descending like a spear through her heart. How could he do this to her?
He knew what’d happen…he knew what Jerald would do to her.
“It…It i-isn’t what you think, I swear.”
“Do you think I’m stupid?” Jerald stepped towards her and she stepped back until she was pressed against one of his pack members who held her in place. “Look me in the eyes and tell me that again Denae…”
“It’s a lie…I-I was j~”
He drew his hand back and slapped her against her cheek with power that was merciless. She tasted blood, her knees weakly buckling.
“You think I wouldn’t find out?” He slapped her again and Denae cried out in pain, her eyes becoming droopy. “Answer me, Denae.”
“I…please I j-just…it’s because…he…he’s my mate.”
“One that apparently wants noth
