Chapter 13. Suspicions

The air in the room starts to thicken. As soon as Carla sets foot in the kitchen, all the maids begin to move with more urgency, and Selene notices perfectly that they remain bowed as if they fear her. This was not the reaction they had when the alpha entered. The young woman who had kissed Connor at the entrance follows Carla, and this is the perfect moment for Selene to start marking her territory before these two finish her off.

Selene takes advantage of being between Connor's legs and practically surrounded by him to fully approach his chest and place her face on his neck. She breathes deeply of his scent, while he immediately wraps her with both arms.

A low growl escapes from the alpha's chest, and Saya purrs in response. Both beasts look at each other, and Selene knows this battle is already lost, especially seeing her wolf so excited and happy when Connor is near.

"Mine, she is mine, she is my mate," Sorem whispers in Connor's mind while wagging his tail, attentive to what is h