EZREN’S POV

Nessa’s sudden outburst made my breath cease in my chest. The weight of the possibility that the child in Vera’s womb wasn’t Ryker’s pressed on my mind as realization dawned on me that the possibility of the child being Ryker's was slim.

“But the Alpha King would know once the child is born. Everyone knows this.” My voice was low, even though I could feel the worry lines etched on my forehead. Nessa was silent. I could tell she was contemplating what I had ...