“I remember. I can’t believe you think that’s what Pepper is. You think she’s using me? That our bond isn’t real?” His suggestion stung, and my heart ached. Pepper wouldn’t do something like that. Our bond is real.
“The wolves back then didn’t know what was happening. There was no way for them to know what the witches were doing.”
“Pepper isn’t like that! Shut your d*mn mouth!” I spat at Ansel, who merely crossed his arms.
“You’re right. Pepper isn’t an Unforgiven Mate. She proved that with what she said. But I had to be sure, and there was no other way-“
“You were cruel.” He could've questioned her without being an *sshole about it. The scent of her pain was thick in the air. I knew she had nightmares about k*lling Emily. I knew how much this would hurt her. She gave up everything to
