CHAPTER 10: TOXINS AND KISSES

LILITH’S POV

“What the fuck are you doing here?”

I unconsciously flinch at the sound of his voice raised at me, suddenly unable to look up into his eyes.

Where had this all gone wrong?

The plan had been almost perfect, in and out with no detection and yet, the Alpha just had to show up from nowhere. I wasn’t even able to detect his presence.

Just what breed of wolf is this bastard?

“I can explain.” I start, stalling to think up something.

“You better start talking now before I really lose my temper and lock you up somewhere you’d never see the rays of the sun ever again.” He warns while lowering his voice.

I gulp, taking a step away from his threatening aura that’s suddenly choking me.

“Well… well, I was just trying to—”

I stop mid-sentence just when rustling in the hedges around us becomes evident, drawing my attention away from the Alpha only momentarily.

From the corner of my eyes, I see a reflection of light from something metallic. Before I can put everything together, Alpha Kain