Chapter 9

LANCE'S POV I stood before Rachel, my ex-mate, feeling a mix of emotions. She had returned to the pack, and I couldn't deny the spark of attraction I still felt towards her. "Lance, I'm sorry," Rachel said, her voice soft and contrite. "I know I hurt you, but I've changed. I want to make things right between us." I raised an eyebrow, skeptical. "You've changed?" I repeated. "After what you did, Rachel, I'm not sure I can ever trust you again." Rachel's eyes welled up with tears, and I felt a pang of guilt. Maybe I was being too harsh. Maybe she really had changed. But before I could respond, i felt Elizabeth hold my hand tighter and I tried to calm down. She just found out about Rachel ad she really didn’t need to see all these. “And who is this little lady?” I scoffed when Rachel asked this but I knew Elizabeth wanted to know too I hesitated, unsure of how to respond. "Elizabeth, this is Rachel," I said finally. "My ex-mate." Elizabeth's gaze narrowed. "I see," she said, her