The tension was beginning to increase, as the beta wasn't ready for anymore conversation.

"I understand," I wrote, trying to look calm. "But I don't see how finding the person will change anything."

The beta's expression turned grim. "It will change everything, Aurora. The alpha will not rest until he finds out who the father of your child is. And if we don't find him first, the alpha will assume it's me. Do you understand what that means?"

I just nodded. Because I knew that if the alpha assumed the beta was the father of my child, it would mean disaster for the beta.

"It means the alpha will punish...