Looking at Fanny's angry face and seeing that she was out of her depth, Christina felt much better.

Fanny was furious and afraid to reveal her true self to Aaron.

Aaron is Emond’s Beta. They risked their lives together. He wouldn't be threatened by her. So she had to bear it, pinching her fingers until white.

Suddenly she smiled. “I was joking with you. Of course I know you are Emond's wife.”

"But I'm his mate. We're meant to be."

Fanny was not afraid of Aaron telling Emond this. He should have known she was his mate.

She moved closer to Christina, but continued in a voice that only the...