The Truth behind the Lies.
***Arin's POV***
The words of the Shadow King were like a kick to the gut. I staggered back and gaped at Rowan in disbelief.
"No," I muttered. "That's not true. That isn't possible."
But I could see everything I needed to know on Rowan's face. He couldn't even look at me in the face.His eyes were filled with pain and guilt.
"I'm sorry," he repeated softly. "I never meant to cause you harm."
"You've been deceiving me all along?" My voice broke. "Everything between us was fake?"
"Not everything," Rowan blurted. "My feelings for you are real. The bond between mates is real. But... I did come here to spy on your pack."
I felt betrayed. All this while, the person I trusted the most, who always seems to understand me. Had been working for our enemy.
"How could you do this to me?" I whispered.
Before Rowan could respond, Queen Althara began clapping slowly.
"Oh, this is perfect," she said, feeling satisfied.
Kael snarled. "What are you talking about?"
