"You said that you have no one in your life except Rose," Ethlyn asked, her irritation growing for no apparent reason. Calvin chuckled and pulled her closer, giving her butt a playful squeeze. "Are you getting jealous?" he teased, leaning in closer to her lips.

Ethlyn quickly averted her gaze. "Alpha... Alpha Calvin, this is not... not the answer to my question."

"Why are you turning your face away, huh? Look into my eyes if you want the answer to that question," Calvin whispered into her ear, relishing how much she was affected by his touch, his voice, and his presence.

Ethlyn finally looked at him before speaking, "I have...