Chapter Fourteen

“You can’t be serious! Lucian Callisto is your…”

Zuker trailed off, pacing in front of her as he hung his hands on his waist, his auburn hair pinned in a bun that accentuated his sharp jawline. Though she could understand his astonishment at her news, his reaction was a bit much. There had to be more to why he was acting like the world was about to fall apart.

“I don’t understand your reaction to this. I was really upset about it, but, is there anything you would like to share?”

“It’s…” he said with a loud huff. “It’s Lucian, El. He is Rita’s...mate. The goddess wouldn’t match you with someone who is already engaged. This will be problematic for you and Rita, and the two packs.”

“He’s engaged to your sister?”

A chill ran down her spine as the words drubbed against her ear, and she felt her stomach lurch with a sensation she’d never known before. Elyssa coughed against the painful lump that was now wedged in her throat when Zuker nodded. Why di