ALLISON'S POV
When I told Alpha Alex I wasn't his mate, I could see the disbelief in his eyes. Deep down, he knew I wasn't telling the truth. I had no idea what to do in that moment. I just had to keep up with the eye.
For a long, heavy moment, Alex just stood there with his hands resting firmly on my waist and his piercing eyes locked on mine. His gaze searched me, as if he could find a c***k in my composure, as if he could tell I was lying. My heart thundered in my chest, but I kept my face neutral.
“You’re lying,” he said finally, his breath warm against my face.
“I’m not,” I replied “You need to accept that, Alpha. Lady Wendy is your mate. I don't know why you doubt that.”
The tension between us was thick enough to choke me. He didn’t move, didn’t blink. I could feel the heat of
