Adam is staring at me expectantly, waiting me for me to agree to his outlandish plan to kill my mate.

Even if I didn’t love Aaron, I still wouldn’t want him dead.

And I think now that even if I’d never met Aaron, I don’t think Adam and I would have suited each other. I don’t think I could have ever felt anything beyond friendship toward him.

I definitely wouldn’t have ever felt as strongly about Adam as he seems to feel about me.

But I can’t tell him any of that.

I have no idea how he might react if I reject him outright.

Probably not very well, if he’s unhinged enough to steal a baby and see things between us in a way that’s completely removed from reality.

“So Leah,” he says, smiling, clearly waiting for an answer from me. “What do you say? It won’t take much to set up. I’ve already made several different plans of how we can kill Aaron and make it look like an accident. That’s one true benefit of becoming a doctor, understanding the human body in a way most people never will. It’s actually amazing how simple it is to kill people.”

My stomach is churning and I feel sick.

Adam has been making plans to kill my mate like it’s no big deal.

to get myself and

will happen

even though the words make me want to throw up. “But it’s all been a lot, you know? I didn’t even know Ethan was still alive until a few short hours ago. I’ve never met him before now. I really think I’d just like to take him home, then you and I can meet up on our own tomorrow

and I can see him

appreciate you saving my son,” I tack on, trying to sound convincing and not like I’m lying to

work, as Adam

I knew you’d see things my way once I returned your

then it doesn’t seem to matter as there’s some kind

Adam

his cell phone as if he’s going to call someone, but then one of t the Havelock wolves comes running into the

says, panting from however

do you mean?” Adam

least three packs of wolves out there,” the other wolf answers. They stormed our pack land

but I can see in his fury

is kind of

leading his own pack, as well

believe he thinks he can get away with this!” Adam snarls “Call the Council for reinforcement. This is an act

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