Chapter 73

IRENE'S POV When I opened my eyes again, I saw her—the female Rogue—standing near the door, arms crossed. Her sharp gaze softened slightly when she noticed me stirring. My body still ached from being knocked out, but I forced myself to sit up. "Finally awake," she muttered, almost teasingly. "How was your nap?" I scoffed, brushing off the remark. “You think this is a joke?” She didn’t respond, just looked at me with that same half-amused expression. I took a deep breath. I needed her on my side. My mind raced, trying to think of how to break through her rough exterior. “What do you want from me?” I asked, trying to sound firm but not desperate. Her gaze flicked to my belly for just a second, but I caught it. I couldn’t ignore the unease in her eyes. “We were sent for Alpha Miles’ Luna,” she said coldly. “You know who that is.” I shook my head. “I’m not Miles’ Luna. I’m not part of Gerard Wolf Pack anymore. I’m married to Leon, Alpha of the Golden Crescent Pack. How many times do you wa