Zane's POV~
"Exactly. It wasn't important. It was a mistake! And I've already apologized to you for it, Simon. Just accept it and move on!"
The moment the words left my lips, I felt the sting of regret. Why in hell did I even say that? I'd already told the Alphas about what happened between Simon and me....down to the detail that it "didn't mean anything." At least, when I'd said it then, all four Alphas had been present, which meant Simon couldn't touch me without facing consequences.
But now… now it was just him and me. And I had just agreed with his version of the truth. I knew exactly how he was going to react.
"Alfie is in the room, Simon. You should stop this right now," I said, my voice tight as I swallowed hard. My words, however, didn't make his hand loosen from my waist.
