Stant

ressed Winston directly. "Mr. Winston, the ceremony can

ring. He showed no trace of the disdain I was used to receivin

my pocket and handed it to him, pointing specif

it instantly, returning the document with a respectful bow of his head. "I understand

way. I held up the agreement. "According to this legally binding contract, all gi

intercept me, a desperate plea on his face. Before he could take a single step, two towering warriors who had been standing silently behind Winston moved, blocking

ly paled and froze. Pierce, a minor Alpha's son, was utterly cowed, shrinking against the

man. "Mr. Winston, please have your men take all Ramirez Pack t

Those things have already bee

ase have your men go to the Stephenson warehouse and retrie

lease! Don't do this! The Pack needs those resources!" His voice was

my eyes. "You're in no position to tell me

link. Though I couldn't hear the words as a wolfless, the intent was clear. "Rick, Leo, a new task. Go to the

d from various points around the manor, moving with the silent, disciplined ef

p them, but his men wouldn't even meet the eyes o

ms, sobbing. "Mama, what are we go

uld kill me with sheer hatred. But she was powerless.

of heavy crates being moved and the shocked gasps of the Stephenson

gifts was a moonstone amulet, an heirloom from my mother that had protected this P

ful wolf!" Beryl screamed at me,

ied coolly. "I'm just

hite reported back. "Mr. Winston, Miss Stant

me. "The destinati

y penthouse in the city center. This is

onvoy of heavy trucks rolled down the long driveway and o

nts whispered and po

listic wail of despair. Beryl's face was a mask of gray defeat. The Stephenson Pack's financial

y worn pajama top as if br

fiancé' is getting impatient." I stressed the word "fiancé,"

iting discreetly. As I was about to get in, I looked back one l

ut he was restrained with contemptuous ease by th

heavy door closed, shutting out the so