~Tyler~

Adrianna's eyes narrowed, her gaze piercing through my facade.

"I know you, Tyler," she said, her voice tinged with frustration. "You're hiding something from me."

I took a deep breath, trying to calm the storm brewing inside.

"Adrianna, I promise, it's just pack business," I repeated.

But Adrianna's expression hardened.

"Tyler, don't lie to me," she said, her voice firm. "I can feel it. You're distant, preoccupied. What's going on?"

I hesitated, unsure how much to reveal.

"Adrianna, please understand," I began.

But she cut me off.

"No, Tyler, you need to understand," she said, her voice rising. "I'm your mate, your partner. You're supposed to trust me."

I...