Scarlett's POV
I sat there, stunned into silence. The air in the car felt thick, and heavy as Lila's words slowly sank in.
"He is the second son of Alpha Miller," Lila continued. "From the Thorn Pack—the territory right after ours. They've been lovers since they were teenagers. They met during one of Elara's holiday visits to her aunt, who lives there. Two years ago, when Elara turned eighteen, they declared themselves mates. Everyone knows they're fated. He even marked her, and now, the wedding is only a month away."
A cold chill ran down my spine. If she had a mate, and she was already marked, then what was she doing with Ethan?
"Does that mean… she's playing him?" I whispered, my stomach turning. "I don't think Alpha Ethan has any idea she already has a mate… one she's about to marry."
Lila looked at me firmly, her hand reaching over to squeeze mine. "You have to tell him, Scar. You can't let him make a fool of himself for her. You have to tell him what's going on."
