Page 3 of His Forsaken Alpha

Wynter forced his face to remain impassive. “I had no plans to.” A lie. Warden didn’t need to know his true destination.

“He dishonored this family, Wynter.”

“I’ve heard the rumors,” he murmured. Of course, those rumors worried him, but he needed to see Jamie and see if they held any merit.

“Jamie has allowed another omega under his roof, belly full with his alpha’s child,” Warden spat.

“The birth approaches. It makes sense forthe surrogateto be near.”

“Do you haveanyidea how that child was made?” Warden asked, tilting his head quizzically.

Wynter frowned, unsure what Warden hinted at.

“There was no clinic. No laboratory. Jamie demanded the child be made theold-fashioned way, from what I’ve been told.”

Wynter’s frown deepened.“What?”

“He invited the surrogate into their home, where Rohan bedded this omega during a heat,” Warden spat, as if the words were acid on his tongue.

“Jamie wouldn’t,”Wynter whispered, his stomach pitching. If it was true and the province learned of it, a scandal would be born.

AnotherJaymes scandal.

Wynter’s thoughts went to his alpha and the threat that had kept him up at night for far too long.“Wheredid you hear this?” Wynter asked.

“I have my means,” Warden murmured.

“No… I mean,who elseknows about this? Is this spreading as we speak?” Wynter swayed on his feet, terror chilling his bones.

“As far as I know, it’s been contained.”

“How can you be sure?”

“A man approached me, seeking to be paid for information he had, so I did. After I did some research.” Warden’s jaw tightened. “Jamie smartly had sent his servants away—but he didn’t realize how closely his neighbors watch the comings and goings at that house. This man saw the surrogate go in. Noticed he didn’t come out for several days.Duringa heat cycle.”

Wynter cringed. “Some random man watched this closely… or was hepaidto watch?”

“When the surrogate finally departed, it was clear he was exhaustedand well used,”Warden continued, ignoring his question. “I had my investigators check all of the local fertility labs to confirm its veracity. Jamie and Rohan weren’t working withanyof them.”

“From all accounts, Rohan adores Jamie. He wouldn’t cuckold his omega under their very roof.” Wynter shook his head. “I can’t believe it’s true.”

“Perhaps things aren’t as they seem,” Warden murmured. “From the outside, people believe you to be a devoted omega and I a loving alpha. We both know the truth to that.”

Wynter glared at Warden.

“I’m sure you’ve already heard the whispers about their new living arrangement at the club. I’ve faced them at the office, too. The entire province seems to know that the surrogate lives under their roof. They’re alreadylaughingat us. If the means of conception gets out, it’s going to blow up and make everything ten times worse.”

“But… you’ve contained it,” Wynter said.

“Was he the only one who noticed the surrogate’s coming and goings? I don’t know.”

“I think we should give them a chance to explain themselves,” Wynter said. “Let me go talk to Jamie.”

“If you go to that house, it might appear as if weapproveof this disaster. I won’t have it.”

“Rohan works for you,” Wynter said. “Isn’tthata sign of approval?”

“He’s been working from home as of late. That’s saved me from having to fire him.Yet,”Warden said. “I’d rather not lose him. He’s one of the best contract attorneys in the province. I’ll allow things to play out a bit before I make a decision there.”

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