Chapter 29: Traitors

Roman

After the dinner date, Lily was quiet and had her block up and I couldn't sense her emotions, I never questioned it as she would never cheat on me, but I felt like something was off. "What's the matter, my love?" I asked, Lily smiled at me and said, "I was thinking about where we should celebrate our anniversary." I kissed her and said, "Don't worry about it, I have a lovely surprise for you." She smiled but I knew something was bothering her but I didn't push the issue, she would tell me when she was ready. I trusted Lily over the years, we have a common ground and she wouldn't hide something important from me. When we arrived at the palace, I thought about making love to my sweet Lily, she looked so lovely tonight and I saw how Alpha Ares was admiring the beauty of my mate. I wanted to pull his eyes out but I needed him as an ally, he had the resources I needed, and he had the land I needed for my trade routes for my underground businesses to function. It is more profitable an