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Aiden's POV

The view of Ashira on her knees, crying out loud, breaks my heart. I wanted to touch her, to embrace her, give her my warmth and comfort her but I couldn't.

I'm mad. I hate that she kept this from me when she had every chance to tell me.

I can't guarantee I won't be outraged about it if she does confess about being a stealer but at least I won't be dubious with her motive.

A stealer, hiding inside her shell, is my mate. A stealer.

On what odds would I not think she's deceiving me? I'll be a fool if I'll believe that she's not lying. A stealer is a stealer. They had the ability to deceive any wolf. She had that ability.

I don't know what to do yet. My mind is clouded by anger and pained by her betrayal. I can't think straight for a resolve or what my next action would be.

She can be my true mate and she can be not. How would I know what to do?

For now, I'll keep her close. She wanted to run awa