Katherine
My daughter gazed at me with imploring eyes. Even after the shocking revelation I had just delivered, her thoughts were still entangled with concern for Alexander and his connection to my hidden truths. It was the relentless pull of the mate bond, weaving its powerful threads around her heart, binding her to him. In the past, I had yearned for nothing more than to see my pup find her mate, especially one as strong as an Alpha—a mother's pride. Yet, this moment now, it was my deepest fear come to life.
For years, I concealed the truth from her, shrouding her in a protective veil of ignorance. It was a painful deception, but a necessary one, vital for her safety.
"Mom," Jordan interrupted my thoughts, her voice a steady assertion. "I have a right to know. You can't keep lying to
