Nia’s Pov
My throat went dry, and I nearly choked on my own breath. Heat rushed up my neck, memories from last night flashing in cruel, vivid detail. My mouth, my knees, the stall door pressing into my back….oh Goodness. I forced my eyes down to the table, praying no one could see how red my face was.
Celene leaned toward me, whispering quietly, “Since the Alpha is away on his honeymoon, the Beta has to take charge of the pack’s affairs.”
Her tone was matter-of-fact, but I could hear the amusement in it, like she already knew what I was thinking.
“Right,” I murmured, barely managing to keep my voice steady. “The Beta.”
Of course it was him. Rowan always had to be in control, even outside the bedroom…especially outside it.
I swallowed hard, forcing myself to look up again. He was spea
