The man nods, and Diego drops him to the floor. As he scurries off, I step out of my hiding spot.

“All of that is a lie, though.”

Diego turns, his eyes shifting to his wolf’s. “Remember what I promised. Kendric dies if you don’t agree.”

My throat almost closes up at the mere mention of Kendric dying. That is the last thing I want, but I can’t even find the words to express how I feel and it’s probably best that I don’t. I’ve already angered Diego.

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