BETRAYED BY MY MATE CLAIMED BY HIS STEPBROTHER
His jaw tightened, and when I reached the foot of the dais where he stood, his voice came low, laced with warning.
“You draw too much attention, Alpha Vellora.”
“Or perhaps,” I countered smoothly, letting my gaze sweep the hall, “I only reveal how much attention the pack is willing to give me.”
His shoulders stiffened. Protective, perhaps wary. He knew I was an ally, yes, but not one to be underestimated. Allies can change faster than tides.
Then came Ariella.
She stepped forward, clad in her pale gown, bathed in soft light, glowing with innocence and youth. She smiled politely, her voice steady though her fingers trembled slightly when she extended her hand.
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