Forty Six

“My son is the next alpha of the Raleighs, which means he doesn’t need to be tied to a weak omega carrying another man’s pup. Soon, he’ll realize that, if he hasn’t already, that is.”

Although his words are hurtful, they’re not unexpected. Not with the way I’ve caught him staring at me, and not with the things he’s said. But since I doubt I’m going to change his mind about anything, I don’t even try. I continue walking away.

“She killed herself. Did Mack tell you that?”

The pain and rage I feel building inside him warn me that I’m dealing with anguish so old that it’s practically ingrained in him. It makes me even more wary, because every time he’s in pain, it will trigger his anger.

I keep walking toward the house because staying isn’t safe. “I didn’t say you could leave,” he murmurs.

I hear him take a step as if to follow. My heart thumps in alarm, because if he tries to hurt me, I’m going to hit him with emotion and I have no idea what it’s going to do to him. Probably make this si