Elena looked at Ares's hurt and angry expression, feeling a flash of guilt. Shit. I've really been caught in bed. Before Elena could figure out what to say, Caelir pulled the comforter up, covering Elena's body. "Ares, I'm the one who seduced Elena. If you want to blame someone, blame me. But you should know that a female will always have multiple husbands. If not me, Elena would have others." Ares's face turned ashen. He knew Caelir was right, but knowing something logically was one thing—seeing it with his own eyes was another. He'd always thought he could accept it, until this moment when that image pierced his eyes like a thorn. It must be the mark's influence... the mate bond messing with him. Ares tried to convince himself. His wolf Kael whimpered, "I told you

