ey's

k with his silent, potent fury, his Alpha power rolling off h

true?" His voice w

le under the pressure. But I was not the same girl. I didn't flinch, didn'

ning my body against his side-a silent declaration of trust and belonging. It was intimate, possessive.

unnerving. "True or not," I said, my voice carrying easily i

als, tears, defiance-not this, an invitation to the scene of the crime. Allegra

Moreno, since you were the one who overheard this... arrangement, perhaps you cou

with sarcasm. The color drained from Allegra's face.

ely in my favor. A guilty person wouldn't be this eager for a confrontation. He covered my hand on his arm with

e, our steps synchronized, from the corner into the center of the hall. His tall, imposing figure next to my sm

e a storm of fury and fear. A sick feeling o

et distance, eager to see the conclusion. The cheerful music faded as we stepped out into the cool night air. The wisteria arbor was

dy H

soulful smile when he saw me. "Hai

radiating absolute authority. The Alpha's power slammed into Freddy, a physical forc

Hailey..." he started again, trying t

ning himself so that I was completely shielded behind him.

her name?" Keaton's voice was de

but no sound coming out. He too

alvage her plan. "Alpha Sexton, Mr.

pped, cutting her off

e dismissed so contemptuously in front of

ur Alpha's power, seeing Allegra's mask of shame and rage. A cold, sharp