Chapter 8: Into The Dungeon

Vanessa slowly lifted her feet, shocked, her eyes wide. She staggered and quickly moved to Alexander, staying behind him with her hands over her mouth. She didn't expect Alexander to tell Lynx the truth. She looked like she was about to faint and leaned on Alexander for support.

Lynx's heart pounded in his chest, and it looked like he was finding it hard to breathe. He looked deeply into Alexander's eyes, who stood elegantly and proud.

"This can never be true," Lynx said, his voice low but audible. "How can you be the father of the baby when you've not even met her before?" Lynx questioned.

Alexander took a step closer to Lynx, his expression softening. "I know it's hard to believe, but that's the truth. Vanessa is my mate too, and I will always be there for her and protect her," Alexander said.

Vanessa was surprised that Alexander didn't tell her about being his mate. She wondered if since Lynx had already marked her, he didn't want to bother again.

Suddenly, Lynx remembered the way