Ruby's Pov
The Pack Believes Him.
They don’t see what I see.
They don’t see the monster behind the charm.
They don’t see the way his hands tighten just a little too much.
They don’t see the way his kisses feel more like a warning than affection.
They don’t see the way he looks at me when I speak
Like I am something to be managed.
Like I am something to be silenced.
They only see what he wants them to see.
And he is so, so good at playing the role.
"Shadowridge has never been stronger," Jake announced, his voice warm, confident. Deceptive.
The elders nodded, murmuring their approval.
I sat beside him, my hands folded in my lap.
Silent.
Because that’s what he expected of me.
That’s what kept him happy.
"With Ruby by my side," Jake continued, his hand sliding over mine, "we
