“I told you already, Alpha Fermando. When you invited me, you were actually inviting my mate—Alpha Ross.” His face twisted, fury and disbelief contorting his features. “You’re lying! This is some sick joke! There’s no way you’re his mate! You’re just doing this to get back at me!” I let out a soft laugh. “Do you really think you’re that important?” Bianca stepped forward, her voice sugar-coated and fake. “Alpha Ross, you’re one of the strongest Alphas, leading the entire Silverclaw Pack. I just can’t understand… why someone like her—a Gamma—would be worthy of you.” She pointed at me, her words sharp as knives. “She’s a nobody.” Ross’s eyes darkened instantly. His voice turned cold as ice. “Watch your words,” he warned. “That’s the second time you’ve insulted my Luna. There won’t be

