Chapter 75

Summer's POV We drove away from Silver Creek territory in tense silence. My heart still raced from the confrontation with Foster, but even more from the shocking revelation that had occurred. My wolf Aurora was back, and she had recognized Alexander as our true mate. I stole a glance at his profile as he drove, strong hands gripping the steering wheel, jaw set in concentration. How had I not realized it sooner? The pull I'd felt toward him from our first meeting suddenly made perfect sense. "Alexander, you—" Alexander's lips curved into a faint smile. "You're going to ask if I knew we were mates?" I nodded slowly. He exhaled, then turned the SUV onto a secluded turnout overlooking the valley. After cutting the engine, he turned to face me, his gaze steady but unreadable. "I didn't know," he said quietly. "Not for sure. Not until just now." My eyes widened. "Then why do you look so... calm?" A soft huff of breath escaped him, almost like a laugh. "Because in my heart, I already chose yo