Chapter 13

Alpha Jared had just returned from hunting. Every pack does this. I'd often heard Ace and his pack hunting, too. Of course, Omegas like me weren't on the list. Only those with high ranks do it. It's an instinct. After all, we are predatory by nature. Deer are our favorite quarry, but rabbits are to be noticed, too. Usually, we hunt for several days. The highlight is when the full moon rises, and we feast—enjoying the quarry, beer, and an orgy. That's what we do.

But... none of that applies to me.

As I said, my parents severely restricted my socializing. Whenever the Nightfall Pack had an event, I would be a spectator hiding in the distance. My mother once said she was worried that Alpha Ace would find me and make me one of his sluts. And look at what's happening now! My parents were desperate to hide and protect me, only to fall into the darkness of Ace's desire as his mate.

How pathetic.

To make matters worse, I was carrying his baby.

I hated Ace, but not this baby. No matter what, I