Never stood a chance

Lucretia circled around Renato, sniffing him. That woman's scent was powerful again, but it wasn't because she had marked him again. It was just because they had spent time together.

«You are too focused on her,» she complained. «Who is going to accompany me, now?»

«There are a lot of good guards, Lucretia,» he pointed out. «You will find someone fit for you.»

«But what about your sister? I'm sure she'll be happy to become my friend! After all, I'm the Alpha's sister!» she said.

She knew very well how Renato didn't like hearing about it. He preferred his sister not being involved with the pack affairs, living her life without worries.

«Amanda is too timid for that,» he replied, in fact. «She's happier when she's far from the limelight.»

«Is she? Are you sure?»