*Kai*

Kyle, the future Alpha, is a reckless gambler. I know it within fifteen minutes of sitting him down at a table within my brother's casino. We meet at the entrance to the gardens and ride together in Kyle’s car, not a word spoken, as though my new friend is distracted by the possibilities of the night’s adventures.

Before long, he is going to be distracted by the lightness of his purse.

The casino is dark, loud and filled with smoke. Commoners and nobility alike frequent this place, playing against each other. The tables make all men equal.

Aaron Tempest has strict rules governing behavior at his club. Cheating isn’t...