CONNOR
“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” Marcus commented. “This woman is my mate. She can confirm. Can’t you, dearie?”
Do not say anything, I warned Lily. If only, deny. Lily, I know you’re scared, baby, but trust me. I’m getting you guys out.
She shivered, but didn’t say anything.
“What is going on here?”
One of the Elders made his way across the shocked crowd, barging in between us.
“Elder Devon,” I said. “This woman is Lily Cooper. She’s my mate, and the child with her is mine. This man has kidn*pped and mistreated them. I’m sure you know about my search for her”.
“Yes, Alpha Connor, everyone does,” the Elder said. “Well, Alpha Marcus, what do you have to say?”
He had the nerve to shrug.
“Nothing. She’s my mate. I don’t claim her bastard as my own, but I do cla
