CHAPTER 27

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RENZO'S POV

“You see why you can’t be Alpha of this pack?” Zike sneered. “You ruin every woman you touch.” His gaze flicked to Rory. “Isn’t that right, little mate?”

Rory stiffened, but I didn’t react. Not yet.

An elder grunted, his fist tightening on the armrest.

I let out a slow breath, my voice calm. “My mate isn’t ruined.” I turned my gaze to Mira. “Or at least… let her speak.”

Zike scoffed. “Does it even matter? You’ve already broken her.”

I clenched my jaw. He was pushing me, testing my control.

“Either way,” I said, my tone cold, “I’m not going to argue over this....