Chapter 51

• I studied the man as he entered the room. He was impressive, large with shaggy hair and cold piercing eyes as he took the wine glass offered from a nearby omega, before slinking inside, his mouth twisted into a wolfish grin as he observed my mate and me. I didn’t like the look of him from the moment I laid eyes on him, nor did I like the way he was looking at my mate, as though she was something he wouldn’t mind having beneath him. It was rather irritating and I fought to keep my composure as my mate remained oblivious to the desirous look on the Alpha’s face.
• “Alpha Leon, I assume?” I asked, standing up out of respect and exposing my neck.
• Out of the corner of my eyes, I saw my mate stiffen and the blood drained out of her face. I fought to keep my composure, the Alpha taking my hand and squeezing it as hard as he possibly could. I got a kick out of the fact that I didn’t even wince, instead squeezing back and watching his eyes widen in alarm. He had not been expecting my strength and he reluctantly let go of my hand, scowling slightly before nodding tightly at me, determined to keep his pride. I fought not to grin at him. I had gotten the upper hand and we both knew it. I sat back down.