Greyson cursed loudly and stood up, pacing back and forth. "Why can't you understand!" He growled. "It has to happen, whether we want it to or not."

"What's the worst that can happen if I refuse to do it."

"The Elders will be forced to interfere," Greyson said, looking at Indianna with his dark eyes. "They will drag you out in front of the whole pack and force you to be branded against your will. Sugar, it hurts when you get branded willingly, it will be so much more painful if you fight it. ...