But Iris was no dupe. As soon as they arrived at the castle, she slipped into the study where the two alphas were gathered, kissed Ian on the cheek and grabbed her husband's hand, claiming she was absolutely exhausted and that Eden hadn't minded them leaving before dinner.

“What's the meaning of this?" Ian asked his wife inquisitively. 

“I needed to have another chat with Jasper. Was Iris really that tired? She seemed to be doing very well, but…”

Ian shrugged his shoulders, flashing for a moment that charming little smile that made Eden’s heart beat so fast.

“But what do I know about such things? I'm only an alpha,...