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My chest tightened, and my breath catching as the air seemed to shift. I watched my mate, Lucien Harris, Alpha of the Silver Fang Pack, swaying on the dance floor with Juniper, his Beta—the she-wolf he'd desired for years—just days before our marking ceremony. And now, it was clear: she wanted him just as much. I watched in disbelief as his broad hand slid around her waist, while she leaned in, pressing her lips to his jaw. He lowered his head, his chin resting gently on top of her hair. Her hand slid teasingly across his back. Through the crowd, I caught her smirk, a look of provocation aimed directly at me. When she saw I noticed, she tilted her head back and kissed him full on the lips. The sting of betrayal coursed through the mate bond, tearing through me,