Kiara’s introduction to the pack hadn’t gone as Xavier had hoped. Prior to today, even the allusion to marking another woman had ended in Xavier vomiting, but his surrogacy agreement would have been revealed if he hadn’t relented to their request. He was already painfully aware that her identity as Sawyer’s daughter put her in grave danger from his pack.
“That’s wonderful!” Stephen gleefully exclaimed, then turned his probing on Zander. “As you can see, your brother has finally made the right decision and blessed us with a beautiful Luna.” The taunt was hurled at Zander with an aggravating smirk. Only those that were close to Stephen would be able to decode the true meaning behind his grandfather’s jab.
“I’m happy for him, though I still don’t believe that marking is required. I fully
