I never expected him to say his name. How he pronounced it felt more like an expression of hatred towards someone. I’m not sure if they had ever been allies, but I should ask my maid if there’s something I need to know. They’ve never been on good terms, so I don’t expect him to be kind. "You seemed surprised by that." He remarked. "He's not your mate, and he wouldn’t want to see you win. Not after he got rid of his mate in a war that claimed her life." He explained, taking a sip from a glass of juice. I don’t know anything about his mate or the war that took her life. I have no stake in how he governs his pack or how he dealt with his mate's death. "You don't believe me?" He added when I didn't respond, and just stared at him in astonishment. Why would he bring her into this? Why inf

