I don’t think I can keep my heart from being broken again.

Alexander stood, eyes still pinned at me and announced, “She’s my mate.”

I choked on my food. My father, brother, and Catrin did too. Even Beta Homer spilled his wine on himself.

Alpha Azriel blinked at his half-brother, before setting his burning gaze at me. “She is?”

“Uhm—” I tried to stand, but then I just sat down again, unable to decide what to do or say. “It’s true,” I swallowed. “He is. My wolf just whispered to me now.”

Everyone gasped. And as if on cue, our mating bond scent has now spread all over the hall....