I froze, staring into his eyes. His arms drew me close as he stroked my hair, his touch meant to soothe me. Yet, his attempts felt futile. My heart thundered erratically from the moment he spoke my father’s name. I could dismiss the presence of any other Alpha, but not him. Even now, with my defenses strengthened and someone just as powerful by my side, the very thought of meeting Cassius Marwood’s gaze filled me with terror. Did that make me a coward? Perhaps. But I couldn’t deny that ...