Kylie’s POV More than anything, I want Alec to come over and pull me against him. To do all the things with him that I did with Dean. But then just the thought of that makes my hand touch my stomach as it clenches in pain. There is no way to be with Alec without causing Dean pain, and I don’t want to cause him pain. Alec stands. I don’t want to cause Alec pain either…and to reject him for Dean… I wobble as another wave of pain washes over me. “Are you alright?” Alec is at my side, his hands around my waist, his eyes crinkled in concern. Damn…how would I be able to resist him? “Yes.” “Good. I have alerted my pack to the plan, and I think it is time for you to send my father a message.” He nods at the phone in my hand. Feeling nervous, I glance at my phone. Will this work? W

