---- His face went red with shame. "Because your lover told me that the first time she slept with you was on our mating ceremony day." "While I was getting ready for our wedding night, you were in the garden shed with your bridesmaid. " That girl had been Garrett's chosen bridesmaid. His so-called distant cousin. She had revealed their relationship to me shortly after our mating. Not out of guilt, but out of spite. She wanted me to know that even on my wedding day, I couldn't hold his attention. But Garrett quickly grew tired of her. When new lovers appeared, she became a discarded woman before I did. ---- Exposed, Garrett was speechless. His face drained of color. His hands shook. But my long history of compromise and tolerance made him think that with just a little effort, he could win me back. After that day, Garrett began sending me flowers and gifts, just like during our courtship period. I'm calling about Alpha Blackwood Senior." My blood went cold. "The old Alpha is critically ill. He wanted to see you one last time before he died."