~Declan~

I don’t like this man's aura. It’s not just about the way he talks with Serena; it’s the way he looks down at her, as if she were a pebble beneath his shoe. Does he even know Serena is from a powerful alpha bloodline? He’s merely a beta.

“She’s working with me,” I cut in, stepping forward, shielding Serena with my body. “We still have work to do.”

“Declan,” Serena shook her head at me, begging me not to interfere. At times like this, I wish we were in one pack so ...