Nausea brewed to the brim of Suki’s stomach. There was no way she could confess such a thing; it would jeopardise not only her but her two mates, too. One part of her knew she could and should trust Amelia, but the other part of her could feel her father shunning her if he were to ever find out. ‘Tell them,’ Reynard said down the bond. Suki inhaled a faint gasp, ‘I can’t.’ ‘You can. It’s okay.’ ‘What if telling them destroys the potential of an alliance? My father would be furious.’ Under the table, Rey placed his hand on top of hers. ‘It’s true, there is a risk, I suppose. The choice is yours, and I support whatever you decide. I don’t mind them knowing, I know that’s what you’re scared about. I can feel it.’ Taking hold of his hand and squeezing it, Suki stuttered, “If I tell you,

