Scarlett

“It’s the only way I can keep you safe Scarlett,” Alpha Jaxon insisted. My wolf wagged her tail at the mere imagination of us carrying his mark. I on the other hand didn’t like his insistence on marking me. It felt as if he was using the imminent assaults to get his way.

“No.” I shook my head, ignoring the hole that had begun to form in my chest. His face dropped, a downward curve of his lips forming briefly. Then it was all gone faster as if I had just imagined it, replaced by a blank look. I placed my hands on his chest, trying to push him...