“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to cause any trouble between you and your mother.”

“You didn’t. We never had the usual mother-son relationship. I was raised by Luna Elena.”

The mention of that name brought back unpleasant memories. I willed myself to forget them and remain in the present.

“Why?” I asked.

“I was her mate’s first son. She believed it was her duty to fill the maternal role in my life since my real mother was merely a breeder. She was one of many, by the way.”

“Why didn’t your father stick to one breeder?”

He shrugged. “I guess it was just an excuse to have sex with multiple...