My throat tightened.
“Zeus—”
“I remember your anniversary celebration two years ago. Kael stood before hundreds of people and spent nearly 10 minutes thanking everyone who helped him reach his current position. Advisors. Council members. Friends. Business partners. Pack leaders.”
My stomach dropped.
Because I remembered that night, I remembered every second of it.
“And then he sat down without mentioning his wife once.”
I swallowed hard as I remembered going home that night and convincing myself it hadn’t bothered me. I remembered telling myself it was childish to care.
I remembered crying anyway.
“You remember that?”
His eyes never left mine.
“I will never forget it.”
I stared at him, utterly speechless.
Because I didn’t even know anyone was watching. Moments I had convinced m
