Kathy's heart was pounding in her chest as she faced Alpha Soren, the one she had rejected as a mate, now driven by a desperate need to have her back. His eyes were fixed on hers, and she could feel the weight of his manipulative aura.

"You thought you could get away from me, Kathy?" Alpha Soren's voice was dripping with venom. "You are mine, and I won't let you go."

Alpha Noux stepped up beside her, his strong presence a shield against the dark alpha's aggression. "She's not yours anymore, Soren. She chose me, and I won't let you take her back."

Soren's lips curved into a malicious grin....