Claire frowned. “Still. They’re married. They’re mates.”
“Damien knows now bringing her into the pack was a mistake. Who knows if what he felt really even was a mate bond? I wouldn’t worry about that. To Damien she’s just unfinished business he needs to take care of before he can focus on what matters: the pack and his family.”
I covered my mouth to silence the gasp. Was Damien really doubting our bond?
Victoria moved closer to Claire, which brought her a little closer to the rack where Lillian and I stood. Even though she lowered her voice, I still heard every chilling word perfectly clear.
“And that hybrid in her belly? That thing? There’s no way he’ll let that child compete with yours, Claire. When he finds her - which he will - she’s going to lose that child.”
I felt like my ver
