Zillah's Accusation

Alpha Killian stared into Zillah's eyes, his face a mask of confusion. He had no idea why she was saying these things.

'What are you saying, Zillah? You know me better than that. I would never betray you. You know that I am loyal to you and our pack,' he said firmly, trying to make her understand.

Zillah shook her head stubbornly. 'I can see it in your eyes, Killian. You and Riana had a secret relationship. I know it. I can feel it.'

Killian sighed. He knew that he couldn't deny what Zillah said. He had been seeing Riana before he and Zillah had become a couple. But he had ended it when he realized that he truly loved Zillah. He had never intended to hurt her.

'I'm sorry, Zillah. I should have told you about Riana. I never meant to hurt you. I never wanted to betray you,' he said softly.

Zillah looked away, tears forming in her eyes. 'I want to believe you, Killian. I want to trust you. But it's hard for me to trust you after this.'

Killian nodded, understanding her pain. He had cause