Chapter 107: Manipulate guilt
(Ryan's POV)
The sharp stench of antiseptic permeated the air of the neutral hospital, mingling with the faint, lingering scent of damp clothing and exhausted wolves. I stood just outside the private chamber, leaning casually against the doorframe.
My wolf stirred uneasily beneath my skin, irritated by the absurdity of the words echoing from Sophia's lips down the hall.
"Victoria is Alexander's destined mate," she declared firmly, addressing a small gathering of unwitting pack members. "Everyone knows it. This mate bond with Grace is just political convenience."
Sophia's self-assurance in speaking such blatant nonsense made my jaw tighten in irritation. The veins in my hand throbbed as I clenched and unclenched my fists, forcing myself to appear comp
