Stephanie POV

As different thoughts ran through my mind, I felt his presence getting closer. I kept biting my lips, hoping I was wrong.

“ What do you think, mate?” He questioned, a smirk dancing around those luscious lips of his.

I opened my mouth, the air escaping rapidly while I remained stuck at his question. Somehow, deep down, my heart fluttered like butterflies' wings during a sunny day.

“ I- you must be an Alpha of a very wealthy pack. You are a lycan, right?” I managed to blurt out, pushing aside whatever suspicion I have about his identity.

“ Right…” he slurred, as if contemplating speaking further.

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