"You're not theirs?"

"I am not--not by blood."

Stella didn't want to show her fear. If he wasn't the true leader of the Gibbous Pack...

"If I am still your mate, we're fine," Caleb offered, "I won't hurt you--yes, I am a womanizer, but you're my mate and you saved me. Blood born or not, I have done well by this family."

Stella sighed. She wasn't aware of his position--only knowing of him from a distance.

"I hear war is coming."

"You heard correctly, but I am in no shape to go," Caleb said, sensing more of her trepidation, "You think lowly of me now?"

"I don't..I barely know you."

"You want me to return to a place that isn't mine?"

"No," Stella said, "I want to uncover your truth."