Nicole's eyes flashed with anger and she pushed Lilian's hand away. "Don't touch me," she said through gritted teeth.

Lilian's eyes narrowed. "You think you're so tough, don't you?" she said, her voice cold. "But you're nothing compared to me. I'm the Luna of this pack and you're just an Omega. You don't even deserve to be in the same room as my brother. You don't belong here. Leave him alone!"

Nicole could feel the tears prickling at the corners of her eyes, but she refused to ...