Page 561 of Love Bites

I take another bite of my sandwich and, while chewing, wonder if I had a twin or was a triplet like most werebear children. After I swallow, I ask, “Am I the only child you had with Al?”

“Yes.” She adds in her our heads,“It must have been because of your human father's genes.”

Her answer makes me wonder who the alpha heir is for the Robichaux clan, because I'm her oldest child. I reply,“Who is your next alpha?”

Marion's fork clinks against her plate as she sets it down and looks at me. “You.”

My mind reels as food sticks in my throat. “I'm supposed to take over for you? But I'm married to the Le Roux alpha and am the prima.”

Marion takes a deep breath. “Carly, I realize you probably think forty-five is ancient, but I plan to be around for a few more decades. A lot can change in that time, and I think it should.”

I nod and speak in my head.“So that's why we can talk. Can I communicate this way with other Robichaux clan members?”

“Yes. You probably can.”

Good God, I have my own personal phone line to hundreds of people. I can also give Le Roux clan members a direct order they must follow. Can I do the same with the Robichaux clan? I wonder what Brady and Donna will think when they find out.

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