"Is this a good time to talk, dear?"

My mouth Parted at that. Why was he so nice to me? I lifted my head and nodded at him.

"Yes, sir."

He chuckled. "You can call me Alexander."

"But—"

"I insist."

"Okay," I breathed, my shoulders slumping in relief.

"I'm not surprised."

"Excuse me?"

"The witch of our pack already predicted that Aiden would get bonded with an omega. He didn't want to believe it."

"Because he hates our kind?"

The Pack Alpha winced. "That's his trauma. His story to tell. But I hope you will be patient with my son, Rose. He deserves some love in his life."

I didn't...