~Author's POV~
"Just be my contract lover, and you'll get the chance to be a wolf… and a place for your child."
Her breath hitched. Hearing those words—it was pure temptation.
Innes' heart raced like it was about to leap out of her chest. She couldn't believe that such words were coming from Chase—a man who, for some reason, disliked her. An Alpha, no less.
She wanted to move away from him immediately, to resist the temptation in his voice. She knew exactly what kind of devil he was. Accepting his offer, which made no sense to her, was like digging her own grave.
Chase's grin widened. He didn't seem offended by her reaction—it was as if he had expected her to refuse.
"Look at you, Innes. You're a beauty. Do you think you can survive out there in the wild? You're a pregnant she-wolf. Do you think rogue Alphas, who crave the taste of a helpless rogue like you, will let you keep your child? Think, Innes."
