$\theta$ and $\alpha$ lie in $Q_3$. If $\cos (\theta-\alpha), \cos \theta, \cos (\theta+\alpha)$ are in harmonic progression,then $\cos \theta \sec \frac{\alpha}{2} = $

  • A
    $-\sqrt{2}$
  • B
    $\sqrt{2}$
  • C
    $-\sqrt{3}$
  • D
    $\sqrt{3}$

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