When I was in the Moonflame Pack, my friends once told me to never mention another lover or past mate when dining with a current lover or present mate.

I think I’ve made a mistake. My tongue slipped and made a fucking big mistake.

“Who is your first mate, Evadne?” That was his fourth time asking me about Alpha Gregor. My fingers fidgeted, my breathing uneven. I cannot lie in front of an Alpha King if I don’t want to lose my tongue.

“Uhm...” If I leaned forward, my lips would no doubt meet his. So I leaned back to my chair, making sure my face was as far from...