Chapter 136
- Riley’s POV
- “I-it was just a misunderstanding!” one of the women stammered, her face stiff with a fake smile. “We heard she seduced Alpha Lucien and acted in the heat of the moment. It wasn’t personal! We meant no real harm—surely you can forgive that?”
- Another immediately chimed in, nodding fervently. “Yes, yes, exactly. We were misled. Please, Miss Vale, we didn’t know who you were…”