Zara
Don’t get wrong, I was enjoying every mont, but I knew we had an audience. As if to confirm my words, one of the middle-aged werewolves in the room glanced my way.
"Good girl," Alpha Kane muttered, playfully squeezing my waist.
I could feel Carter and Wade trying to ignore what they’d just heard. Blood rushed to my face, drawing the gaze of several more wolves.
"They probably want to eat us," Nova grumbled.
"Could they?" I frowned.
"I have no idea, but I wouldn’t rule it out." Nova shrugged, pleased she didn’t notice that side of .
Alpha Kane handed a glass of champagne. I greedily drank the fruity drink, longing for sothing stronger. As several more people entered the back room, a man approached Alpha Kane and . I knew he was a werewolf the mont our eyes t.
His jet-black hair was pulled back into a low ponytail, and his eyes were a striking shade of green. His black suit hugged every curve and hollow of his body.
My heart pounded in my chest as he sat down next to Alpha Kane and . I forced a mask of calm onto my face, hoping it wouldn’t crack.
My fear was justified, and I could only hope my training with Commander Steele and Alpha Kane had been sufficient.
"Hello, Alpha Kane Sterling." The wolf gave us a knowing smile, and his erald eyes glead nervously.
If Alpha Kane was surprised by his words, he didn’t show it. Alpha Kane’s face remained impassive, his eyes glimring with indifference. I wondered how that asshole Alpha managed to maintain such composure and how long it had taken him to perfect this technique.
Alpha Kane glanced at him lazily, his expression neutral. I sharpened my features, hoping they would reflect the sa indifference.
As my heart pounded, I carefully checked the secure bookshelves in my mind.
Every thought and mory was securely hidden, bound in leather, and tucked away.
Before I could even consider whether this man was a purebred wolf, I felt soone enter my mind.
Clear as day, I watched the black-haired wolf stroll through my mind, his nails scratching the thick oak bookshelves. It was like an annoying scratching at the back of my mind, an itch I couldn’t shake.
It took all my concentration to keep the library upright. Clearly, this guy wasn’t as skilled at mind gas as Marcus. Still, his intrusion made uncomfortable. I wasn’t sure there was room for anyone else in my head; Nova was already taking up enough space. Resisting the urge to wince, I feigned irritation.
"Could you please stay out of my head?" I raised an eyebrow at the wolf, my eyes flashing dangerously. "Itchy."
Alpha Kane turned his gaze to , letting a glimr of caution and concern flash before erasing the emotion. The black-haired wolf looked at blankly, then stretched his lips into a dazzling smile.
Though the smile transford the man’s entire face, there was not a shred of warmth or comfort in it. His smile was snaky, cold, and calculating.
"I apologize, but you certainly can’t bla for trying." The black-haired wolf smirked, his erald eyes sparkling and glittering. "Instead of insulting , let’s not let the wolf get to my head," Nova grumbled, indignant at the closeness between him and .
"A pleasant surprise to find you here, Alpha Kane." He smirked, his erald eyes scanning Alpha Kane before turning to . His full lips curved in an interested smile as he t my gaze.
Sothing dark glimred in their depths, and a knowing smile appeared on the man’s face. "And it’s nice to finally et you, Zara." "I assu you’re here for one of our prisoners."
A low, warning growl shook Alpha Kane’s chest, and his wolfish grin widened in response. Bright-eyed, he knew why we were here, who we ca for.
This could be a trap," Nova muttered. "They’re not going to let us go."
"I knew we’d have to get out of here the minute we walked in. Let’s do it and take Ryan with us." I nodded.
Alpha Kane’s voice echoed in my head, anger evident in his tone. I could feel the presence of Sofia and the others, eavesdropping, waiting for word of what had happened.
"They knew we were coming." Alpha Kane repeated Nova’s words, his voice firm but decisive. "We’re waiting for the right mont. I need to create a distraction so the three of us can get out safely. When I give the signal, wreak havoc."
An irritating tingle danced in my eyes as I looked at Alpha Kane. He was determined to lead this mission, even though he had no obligations to my family. He could have simply sent a team to do it for him, but he knew I would insist on going.
And with him.
He was willing to go so far to save my brother, willing to fight for his life. I felt the sa way Sophia did, how I asked them for help without hesitation. I gathered my strength and forced myself to brush away tears, staring intently at the wolf.
"If you know why we’re here, then you know what I’m willing to do to get him back." My voice was calm and confident, betraying none of the turmoil currently seething in my stomach.
There was no point in continuing to be polite. I wasn’t trying to start a fight unnecessarily, but it was better to get straight to the point. Whether they had ti to prepare or not, they knew why we ca.
I refused to think about Marcus, choosing to ignore the flutter in my stomach at the thought of seeing him. Ever since the scarlet mark on my shoulder had healed, I’d felt a stronger pull toward Marcus than ever before.
A small part of hoped Marcus would be here tonight. Nova growled in frustration, hating the scarlet mark that brought only tornt.
"A fight would be pointless, needlessly bloody." The dark-haired wolf shrugged, his erald eyes sparkling with amusent. He leaned forward, his cold gaze eting mine. "I’m sure we can agree."
Alpha Kane understood without explanation, but I felt a growl building in his chest. Attacking our enemies would do us no good, at least not right now.
"What do you want for him?" My voice was firm and cold, but even I couldn’t hide the interest blazing in his gaze. As if realizing I’d caught his attention, he broke into a serpentine smile.
"That can be discussed." He smiled, and a strange expression lit his face.
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