rin

rought-iron gates slid open with a heavy mechanical groa

the entrance snapped their spines straight and slammed their right

. That was the absolute Dominion of an apex Alpha-no lower-r

ndless expanses of manicured dark lawns and ancie

this suburban land was worth, I twisted my fingers together in my

the back of my freezing hand, his skin radiating

t cabin, carrying a rare trace of soothing patience. "As long as

ugh his, pressing my cheek against the back of his knuc

with me, I'm not

thumb rubbing slowly across the delica

chateau, where a grand fountain sprayed water into the rain

mbrella before pulling open the rear door. Dayton uncr

ly for Dayton to pivot sharply on the bottom step, blocking

ng from his voice, replaced by a lethal warning. "This is

my mind blank, widening my eyes in an

wn until his freezing cedar scent engulfed my lungs. "Don't let me catch

arp were this man's instincts? Still, my professiona

rs brimming on my lashes as my

? If my being here makes you angry, I'

while Arthur stood beside the car with

around my wrist, yanking me forward so ha

a trace of exasperated compromise. "I'm reminding you of th

uth in the dark-as long as I played the helpless Wolfless who couldn'

arble steps as two servants in tailcoats pulled open the heav

d ceiling painted with ancient werewolf myths and priceless Persian

ppraise the antique vases, I pressed timidly

ntion in the center of the hall, bowing their h

wept a cold glance over the staff before fixing his

he marble walls. "Show her around the main floo

pping forward with her head bowed, radiating the

e back to me, his eye

to handle. Go wash up first; I'll

on the words "find you." I forced a shy b

'll wait

-floor study with Arthur close behind, leaving me to let out a lo