“Blair betrayed me and this pack by trying to sell us out to the enemy. She tried to run away when she knew I had found out. Then the car caught fire, and she died.” The words felt wrong even as they left his mouth. None of them were true, but Adrian knew the truth would not serve him. Blair was dead as far as the pack was concerned, and no one was left to challenge the version of events he chose to give them. His jaw tightened before he continued. “And Blair and I had been separated for a long time. We just didn’t make it public. My condolences are with Blair’s family and everyone who knew her.” He paused again, forcing his expression into one of grief. His heart was beating hard, but he kept his face composed. For a brief moment, his eyes drifted toward Silas. His Beta was staring

