Matteo:
For the Goddess’ sake, why the hell can’t they let me enjoy one day with my woman?
And now Dylan’s planning an attack on my pack today?
What the actual fúck?
My jaw tightens, heat surging through me as I crouch to the boy’s level. In one swift move, I grip his chin, forcing his gaze to mine.
“I have a feeling you’re lying to me.”
“I’m not… Alpha, I’d n-never lie to you.”
“You came all the way from your pack just to tell me this? Why?”
His teeth chatter. “You… you might not remember me, but you once helped my sister.” He swallows hard. “And I… I just couldn’t stand by and watch Dylan destroy your pack.”
“Very well then.” I release his chin, my voice low and cold. “But if I find out you’re lying—” I lean in just enough for him to feel my breath, “—I won’t waste a single seco
