Hunter POV
I watched that asshole drive away with my mate...the love of my life, and I couldn’t do a damn thing about it. He is on my territory, yes, but he was invited. If I attack while they are leaving, the Alpha Council will brand me a coward. I cannot afford to get on their bad side. Not now. I am too close to realizing my dream. Now, I stand here at a loss for what to do. I was such an i***t.
I caved under the relentless pressure and threats from my pack and my family, agreeing to let Charlotte act as a surrogate for my heir. It only made sense. Her mother carries Alpha blood and her father is my pack’s Beta. Her genetics were guaranteed to produce a formidable heir. I saw the betrayal in Gloria’s eyes when she found out. I never meant to be so harsh toward her. I just needed her
