---- "So it's true. You're actually bonded to him." Alpha David's face darkened. "Becky, what the hell is going on?" I tilted my head. "Shouldn't I be asking you that?" Kiera let out a cold laugh. "Are you honestly pretending to be happy with a crippled Alpha?" My hands curled into fists. "Watch your words." She sneered. "Don't act like it's love. You married him out of pity. Or desperation." I took a step forward, letting my wolf shimmer in my eyes. ---- "Say one more word, and you'll see exactly why you should never insult an Alpha's mate in her own territory."