She was shaken, and I couldn't care less for what I'd been through just to fulfill her father's desires when he threatened to sever ties with us.

"I've been left conflicted, and she had to pry on my vulnerable state to gain her way with me," I mutter under my breath, feeling anger and betrayal at being manipulated by her devious tactics.

She whimpered, and my wolf threatened to burst out, but I felt a hand on my shoulder trying to pacify me. I took a deep breath, consciously relaxing my tense ...