Chapter 31 DANE Evelyn didnt say anything to me all the way back to the pack house .


    When I showered and came out to my room , she was sitting on my bed .


    She had her hand on her stomach .


    She was hardly showing- only the slightest bump .


    But now that I knew , I could tell there was something different about her .


    The way she stood .


    Her scent .


    So , she said .


    Your ex wife is the desire of your heart ? I clenched my jaw and went to the closet to get dressed .


    I didnt have anything on but a towel around my waist .


    When I didnt answer , she followed me .


    She walked up behind me and pressed her soft curves against my back .


    Her hands .


    roved my stomach and chest .


    There was no reaction .


    No heat .


    I couldnt pretend there was when Id hand Aurora in my arms just hours ago .


    The goddess must truly hate me , to make me want a woman who always betrayed me over and over again instead of the ready and willing actress right in front of me .


    I pulled gently away from her .


    Maybe she was .


    Maybe I always Chapter 31 2/5 held some hope that the woman I saved in the forest that night was innocent .


    After tonight , that hope is gone .


    Then stop working with her ! Evelyn stomped her foot .


    I dont understand what her new pack has thats so important ! Why wont you tell me ? I pulled on a pair of sweatpants and tossed my towel in theundry hamper .


    I cant .


    I left the closet .


    Evelyn followed me , seething .


    Im going to be your wife , arent I ? I sat on the edge of the bed and rubbed my temples .


    The sun was up , and I hadnt slept .


    There was important work I was supposed to do today .


    Meetings that would have to be shifted .


    Duties Id have to ask subordinates to do , both for the pack and for my business .


    Dane ! Evelyn practically shrieked .


    Yes ! I snapped .


    I immediately regretted it and made my tone softer .


    Yes , Evelyn .


    You are going to be my wife .


    And your mate and Luna ? she asked .


    She came and sat by me on the bed .


    Yes , I said .


    To my own ears , I sounded defeated .


    If thats what you want .


    Evelyn didnt seem to hear it .


    She pped .


    Then she rose and straddled me , leaning over so I got an eyeful of her breasts , then Chapter 31 going in for a kiss .


    If were getting married , we should celebrate .


    Let me make you feel good .


    3/5 I let out my breath in a rush .


    Evelyn was beautiful , intelligent , bubbly .


    She could be charming , when she wasnt whining to get her way .


    She deserved a man who wanted her .


    Whod love her .


    I put my hands on her waist and set her back beside me on the bed .


    My body was hard and aching , wound up and yearning for release .


    But I wouldnt find it in her .


    Not tonight .


    She looked truly disappointed , and my guilt bit deep .


    I shoved it down .


    Now that I knew the depths to which Aurora would go to get her revenge , Id get over her .


    Stop wanting her .


    Its okay , Evelyn smiled sweetly .


    I can wait .


    I dont deserve you , I said .


    Sheughed and kissed my check .


    I know .


    But I love you , anyway .


    She paused for a moment .


    Just long enough for me to realize she was waiting for me to say I loved her , too .


    I wouldnt lie .


    But before I could say something else , she was up and moving toward the door .


    Id better check on the others .


    I know I didnte here much in the past , but I think I could get used to country life .


    For our pack .


    And our child .


    Chapter 31 I will marry you , I said .


    I wasnt sure if I was trying to convince myself , or her , or both of us .


    I know , sheughed .


    Goodnight , Dane .


    4/5 Evelyn , I called after her , With all this going on , Im assigning you a permanent bodyguard .


    My b , Archer .


    She pouted .


    Im not a doll Dane .


    No one wille after me .


    It will make me feel better , I said .


    When I cant be with you .


    Reluctantly , her pout turned to a smile .


    I suppose .


    For you .


    Then she was gone .


    EVELYN I closed Danes door softly behind me , then crossed my hands over my stomach and walked to the railing .


    I leaned down on it and looked into the main area of the pack house .


    It was empty .


    Most people were still asleep this early .


    Wolves keptte hours .


    Id always known he had … something for his ex wife .


    Id spent all three years after they got married trying to convince him to divorce her .


    He never would .


    She was the one whod severed the mating bond and walked out .


    That was when I knew she was a fool .


    Chapter 31 You didnt just walk away from a man who could give you everything you ever desired .


    Money .


    Fame .


    … Safety … Dane Montague could do all that and was possibly the sexiest man on the .


    Ann Reed , Aurora DeVere whoever she was today she was certifiably insane .


    5/5 There was a movement out of the corner of my eye .


    Suddenly , arms came around me from behind .


    A warm body pressed against mine .


    I tensed , then rxed against the man I loved .


    He syed his hands possessively over my stomach and murmured , You have to tell Dane the truth .


    Thats my child , not his .


    I want it , and I want you .