Chapter 3

“Find someone to take my place. The Sterling Pack can’t lose face.”

I knew what he wanted to say. Better to take control than be cornered. At least this way, I could maintain some dignity.

Ethan was stunned by my acquiescence. But with his goal in reach, he didn’t question it.

His phone buzzed. His face darkened as he read the message.

“Sarah, why are you filing to break pack ties?”

I quickly dismissed the notification, keeping my voice steady. “Just updating some expired documents. Nothing important.”

He accepted the lie, pulling me closer with false tenderness. “You shouldn’t strain yourself. Let me handle everything.”

“Ethan, I want to leave the healing den.”

His body tensed immediately. “Absolutely not. You haven’t healed enough.”

“Didn’t you

be in danger. Please, can we visit

first time playing the role of

he presented an

were for me.

pups” label on the packaging pierced my

it aside, and feigned discomfort to

deception needed to

small girl burst forward, wrapping herself around

this orphanage. I’ve visited before. She’s just a lone pup who calls me

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