Tabitha’s POV

She beams at me. Anyone watching would think she’s going all out to make her stepsons’ birthday perfect. I’d probably believe it too, if I didn’t know that the smile on her lips and the spark in her eyes are nothing more than an act.

Her attention shifts to the man who approaches her from behind. Alpha Emery. My mom’s husband wraps his arm around her waist and plants a sweet kiss on her cheek. My mom smiles at him.

Look at that. Sure, Emery Aldair is an intimidating man, but he always appears to be a loving husband to my mother.

Or maybe he’s just as good...