MALAKAI’S POV

Internally, my mind was snarling at my stupid, miserable wolf. Whatever happened while I was unconscious was because of this beast that lived beneath my skin. You’ve embarrassed me again. You’ve dragged my ego through the mud in front of a captive. Now she will have more reasons to defy me.

"Fine," Kael said, seeing the dark flush of anger on my neck. "Believe what you want. But there’s another matter. Lady Talia."

The mention of her name immediately brought back the memory of the night I lost control. My entire expression darkened, the last traces of the fever vanishing as pure, cold killing intent filled my chest....