Lane's POV "What do you mean?" I was still a bit confused. Maya rested her chin on her hand and started analyzing. "Ms. Conlay, think about it. If the Alpha King really wanted to force a mark on you and make you his Luna, with his power and authority, he could just issue an order no one could refuse and drag you to the Royal Court. Why give you three whole months to find a mate?" "A male who's actually hunting won't give his prey time to run away!" "That's a good point." I ran my tongue over my fangs, thinking it over. If King Vaughn was determined, he wouldn't leave such an obvious "loophole." So... What was he actually up to? "Maybe," Faulkner said hesitantly, "His Majesty already has someone in mind, and this is just... a push. Ms. Conlay, you have to understand that whoever be

