Chapter 20

"Why are you getting so worked up about that stray?" Elsa demanded angrily from Lucian. "Are you just angry that she could be a suspect as well?"

Lucian was more determined than ever to keep the secret of her being his fated mate from everyone than he ever was. Besides, he reassured himself that wasn't under any sort of obligation to explain himself to any of them, as he was alpha.

"She saved my life for crying out loud. As much as I hate to admit it, she's the reason you're still with an alpha at this point." Lucian spoke in a defensive tone that had everyone at the table quiet and expectant for what was coming next. "So, you might as well go ahead and properly give her your thanks."

Lucian could sense a subtle jealousy on Elsa's part. He knew how egotistic she was, and how she liked to be the one that stood out to him among the rest. A combination of both circumstances could be an appropriate explanation for what was happening. He wanted to resolve the argument there and then to a