The Alpha's Promise

Valerie POV

His words hung between us like a physical weight, cold and inescapable. Under Bryce’s steady gaze, every lie and excuse dried up in my throat. There was no point in denying it any longer. I dropped my chin toward my chest, giving a slow, defeated nod.

Mallory gasped, her skin flushing bright crimson with sudden rage. She stepped forward, pointing a shaking finger directly at my face.