Damien’s POV I needed to get ahead of this situation, and fast, before the rumor mill got out of control in such a way that would reflect badly on Amelia. I had my pride, and didn’t want to be labeled a playboy when I had only ever been a committed husband. But more than that, I didn’t want any of this negative attention to fall on Amelia. “I will remind you, Claire, as well as inform anyone else who may be listening, that your child was not conceived the natural way,” I said loudly. “In fact, we’ve never had s*x. I’ve always been faithful to Amelia.” “What?” Jake said, taken aback. He wasn’t the only one as several confused and shocked faces littered the crowd. “In fact,” I continued. “You need to stop talking to your Alpha that way. The way you act, like a Luna, is despicable. You ha

