Kai’s POV

“I guess that was a compliment. I’ll take that. Just this time. Have that repeated again and lose your life.”

It wasn’t a threat.

“Is someone threatening me now?” he chuckled. “I thought you’d have my head off and wash your filthy hands in my blood like you love to do, Alpha. What changed?” he asked, his tone sounding more like he was daring me.

“The more you speak, the closer you get to the grave. I promise you, your filthy head will roll tonight.” He laughed, though I couldn’t even call that a laugh. It sounded too evil and uneven—like it came in patches.

“Alpha, tell me...