Kerris POV

Tyrel's alpha-command did not work on me. I have two guesses why.

First, the mystery tattoo on my neck has something to do with it.

Second, the Alpha King touched me mere hours ago. Maybe his touch somehow shielded me from the power of Ty's alpha aura.

Or maybe it didn't work because I'm wolfless. Make that three guesses.

Whatever the reason, I need to leave this house before Tyrel realizes the command failed and decides to send for me. Or do something worse.

4:45 a.m. is when the flower girls normally finish their work at the Den. Zach has made it clear that I can't use his...