Kacie

Alpha Ken leans in.

“We started off wrong but we both know I’m it for you, pet,” he says confidently. “I’ve missed you so much. Can’t you see how kind I’m being? I’m forgiving your insolence,” he spits the last word.

I flinch at the familiar anger in his voice. I know he’s talking about the change in how I regard him.

He leans in until his lips are pressed against my skin. He kisses my temple and I shudder. His eyes darken as he mistakes it for a shiver of ...