Aurora froze as the name of Alpha Alaric appeared on Asher's phone screen. "Should I answer?" Asher asked, tilting his head slightly, his piercing green eyes gleaming like they reflected a full moon. "Yes, put it on speaker," Aurora replied, clenching her fists, trying to mask the turmoil of her inner wolf. Asher obliged. "Mr. Stormwolf, is my mate with you?" Alaric's rough voice rumbled like a wounded Alpha. Aurora felt a fiery blaze roar in her mind, her wolf growling in irritation. "Mr. Alaric Bloodhowl, watch your words. I am no longer your mate. I am your ex-mate." A low growl echoed through the phone. "Lyra Darkwood! So you really are with him!" Aurora crossed her arms, defying even Alaric's Alpha tone. "Where else would I be? Waiting for you to hunt me like pr

