Elijah

I straightened up immediately, instinct and years of pack hierarchy demanded respect even in my emotional state.

Gabriel looked tired, some kind of deep exhaustion that came not from carrying impossible burdens. His eyes which were usually so sharp and calculating, held something softer as they moved between Samantha and me.

"Alpha King," I said, suddenly aware of how I must have appeared while bursting in here like a wild animal, not even acknowledging his presence, and treating my ...