“Why are you talking to me like this?” I cried out.
“Can’t I fuck you like a dog? After all, that’s what you really think of me, don’t you? That’s why you thought I’d make a good Cavaliere.”
“No, it’s not—”
“Don’t bother lying,” Alejandro snapped. A bitter smile slashed his lips. “There’s no shame in speaking the truth. After all, warriors like you and me…we don’t lie, do we?”
I couldn’t answer. How ironic that it was when he was telling the truth, I realized I was wrong. Warriors lied – and they could lie to themselves the way I had done.
I was soon to secure my inheritance as pack leader, and I had the strongest warrior at my side. It was everything I had dreamed of, but my future had never seemed bleaker, knowing that Alejandro now hated me as much as I loved him.
“I’m sorry,” I whispered. “I never…” My voice trailed off. He would never believe me now. I should have spoken up earlier, but I hadn’t. And now I had to pay the price for lying. I knew I wasn’t the only one at fault, but that didn’t matter. He had hurt me, and I had lashed back only to realize too late that by hurting him, I would only hurt myself more.
“I’m just so sorry.” It was the only thing I could say.
“I’m sure you are, little kitty.” His voice was softly mocking. “But I will make you sorrier in the next few days. Be assured of it.”