"I just think you're an Alpha, and I've barely spent a month in your pack! It's best if we don't get close or even show that we know each other," Tahra said, trying to maintain distance.
"What? Because you're my mate?!" Arshe asked, raising his voice. He was satisfied to see her jerk back in shock, looking around to confirm that no one else had heard him.
Especially since it took only one person to start a rumor and for her new life at the pack to completely real down into irreconcilable pieces.
"I'm not! I'm still bonded to Zane!" Tahra hurriedly responded, a wary look in her eyes. She was surprised by the excitement in Arshe's eyes as he glanced at her before looking back at the road.
