Chapter 33

I curse.

The female doctor senses the tension in the room. “I’ll be at the nurse’s station. When you sort this out, the legal family or spouse can come and sign the necessary documents.” She looks at Adam. “Doctor, I’ll leave you to it in the interim.”

Adam nods.

When the door closes I growl at Liam. “Where the he ll do you get off-”

“What?” Liam’s eyes flash. “Did you think you were the only one who could infiltrate a pack? The only one who could do their homework?”

My hands flex at my sides.

I glance at Leah, where she lies lifeless in that hospital bed. Her eyes are closed and her face is pale. She’s hooked up to all different wires and machines and tubes.

“You underwent a ceremony with Jessica Matherson,” Liam says. “You wed her. And though you did not log this with human records or even within your own pack as a formal match, that doesn’t mean the vows weren’t exchanged.”

Sonofabitch. How can they know this?

It’s not common knowledge. I don’t even know if it’s valid.

effort to keep the peace within my own home. Jess…she was heartbroken. I’d thought I was going

didn’t consider it

least, I don’t

I was only going along

know Leah.

time changes

that seemed so strong can change into indifference, and where once there was

connection can grow.

narrow. “That little ceremony with your beta’s

the new Alpha

“No.”

one word.

anything. Not an explanation or

is recognized by pack law, Aaron. It is the old way.

said. He’s aware of the situation with Jessica. But he couldn’t have known for long. If he had, I have to

Maybe.

are married in the eyes of our packs. Your father’s pledge to me was unalterable—or have you forgotten the

debt we owed is paid. This is done.”

“Leah is mine.”

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