ARIEL

Chloe and I exchanged a glance of disbelief as we stared at the coat in my hands. Xavier's name, clear as day, was imprinted on it. It was undeniable evidence that he was not only hiding something, but that he was also the Alpha King himself.

"He's the Alpha King?" I whispered, my voice barely audible. "But how? Why would he hide his true identity from me?"

Chloe's eyes widened with realization. "Ariel, think about it. The Alpha King has always been a figure of power and authority. If Xavier revealed his true identity to you, it would have changed the dynamics of your relationship. He probably wanted to...