ening as he took in Zara's appearance. Despite

suggestively. "Who is she?" He asked Danny Dante, leader of

sing the younger alpha's interest in his you

ed, his response sending a

"But you're about to get enga

stormed out of Danny's presence

ontrol his anger, knowing Scott's pack was stronger. He t

voice low and smooth,

ressing someone else. But there was no one. Her eyes snapped bac

be talking to, but the beautiful damsel standing right befo

nd she swallowed hard, u

continued, his voice low and

e firm. "She is Zara Dan

her voice barely audible. "Papa?" This was the first time h

yes darting between Danny and Zara. "She's.....the Za

scoffed, his expression disbelieving

smile f

up so late to her own party? And why did you discus

ling to respond. "That's

"Let's forget about that. I want your daughter, I want her in m

sked, staring at

xed. "What do you mean by that, Alpha Sc

dripping with nonchalance. "Yo

m back. "I'll give you the alliance you need. I'll give you the protecti

s greediness as he asked,

Danny's gaze as if daring him to reject. "I

d. Danny Kept his gaze

Zara finally summone

tt n

him." But you a

n I can be your mate, if that cha

and I would share a very strong bond. That I'd b

rvously. "You don't even have a wolf yet, and you're taking about a bon

go now, Miss." He grasped Zara's hands tig

she found herself struggling to break free from

bout to exit, Harley

leaving the par

r, holding her close to ensure she was alright. He then turn

ara, her expression darkeni

ng at Harley before resuming his stride, pulling Zara along with h

ved at Harley and strode out o

r them, and once they settled in, the vehicle

tt's grip tightened, pulling her back against him. "Running away from me, little

er voice trembling. Scott lau

ng anything." He whispered, hi

her gown, and Zara's heart skipped a beat

he doin

tightened. "Stay still." he growled, his voice

th hint of spice an

otent aphrodisiac that melted her resistance, leaving her vulnerable and open to his every whim. "Just accept w

~~

bed. Her body was naked and bruised, and the events of the previous night were hazy. O

dened as a familiar face appeared. "Eve?" she called

ession, ignoring her questions. "Are y

truth."No, my whole body aches.

she cursed under her

keep her voice down. "He i

took advantage...." she stopped abruptly, sighing. "You need

up. When she returned, Eve helped her into the yellow gown and silve

bowed her head, feeling the weight of their stares and judgemental looks. The crue

k the center stage. Her stepsister stood beside

n his pack? Why was s

l."Good morning, everyone. I've call

a beat, and for a mome

acknowledge her as his mate in

nd declared."I announce to you the first princess of the Da

lause, but Zara only fel

with Scott, her unspoken "why" hanging in the

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