Nara My eyes flutter open to the morning light. I find myself in my mate's arms, lying on top of him. I lift my gaze, and I get caught up in the details of his face. He has attractivelips, a strong jawline, defined cheekbones, and thick eyebrows. He is striking. I swallow hard. Kian is mine by law, but he doesn't want me because of who I am. I have nothing to offer, and being with me diminishes his chances of becoming Alpha Supreme. For a moment, I feel shame, shame that I am my father's child, the villain, the infamous Josiah Adalwolf, whose name is linked to the loss of innocent lives. My mate and everyone else hate me because of my identity. His eyes open before I can stop staring, and our eyes lock for a long time. He lifts his hand and wipes the tears I didn't know I had on my che

