“She has her own floor, her own things, and her own money,” Alek said firmly. “She does her job, but she doesn’t sleep with me. I have never slept with anyone in my life—besides sharing a bed with my parents when I had nightmares as a child. Whoever told you otherwise… they weren’t speaking about me.”
His tone was absolute, but I didn’t believe him. Alpha Alek had been spotted with women before, countless times, rumors whispered through headlights and shadowed corners. How could a man as attractive as him claim innocence?
And me? I wasn’t a virgin either. I knew what people were capable of when desire led them. His words sounded like pretty vows, but to me they weren’t truth—just another line meant to soothe.
There were no more tears left for him. No more tears for anyone still trying t
