Do you think you could keep it between us? I know you’re obligated to tell him whatever he asks since he’s your Alpha, but…”

“Sure.”

Stella nodded and made her own request. “But you have to tell me what your relationship to him is.”

This was the first time she had seen her Alpha care so much about a woman, which made her a little curious.

“I used to be his lover’s substitute, but now… we have no relationship,” she replied softly, trying to seem as though she didn’t ...