Chapter Thirty Seven

LUCY

The revelation of Cade's true identity came as a shock to me. His interest in taking down Chris and destroying the pack became clearer and clearer. He must have killed Chris's father to gain the throne and framed my father, his friend for the death.

With this new information I had about Cade, I knew I had to tread carefully. Despite my fear, I couldn't ignore the growing urge to confront him. I fought my instincts and concealed my suspicions, acting as though I was unaware of the truth.

As the full moon drew closer, my heat period threatened, adding to my susceptibility. At a time like this, I chose to be alone, avoiding the watchful eyes of everyone around me. The heat period was a time when Omegas like myself were most fertile and ready to mate. Over the years when I had no mate, I hid in a nest until my heat was over. But things were different now that I had one.

My heat intensified as the moon reached its peak. I couldn't help but feel an intense desire to have Chris by my