The cornered spy, Jack, locked eyes with Raina—his renounced mate—his gaze intense. Gillow could sense that Jack was attempting to convey something. The Alpha listened closely, and within moments, he realized the message was telepathic. Jack was communicating with Raina.
Jack: “Setting my betrayal aside, we both know you weren’t supposed to hunt tonight.”
A confused expression crossed Raina’s face as she stared at him. Gillow, already alert, focused on listening to her response.
Raina: “I changed my mind because you refused to tell me why you insisted I not join the pack for tonight’s hunt.”
Jack: “That was for your safety. The least I can do now is keep you alive.”
Raina’s disbelief was evident. “What are you talking about?” she asked, incredulous.
Before Jack could respond, Gillow’
