Althea’s mouth fell open. “I—uh—it’s not what it sounds like!” she stammered, clutching her cloak nervously. “Melva just said we should stay and watch, and I—”

Melva immediately waved her hands in panic. “I didn’t say anything about perfect bodies! That was all you, my lady!”

Althea’s eyes widened at Melva.

‘My Lady, please forgive me. I can’t bear the Alpha King’s wrath, but you… he adores you at this point, so he’ll never hurt you. Besides, you’re his ...