Promises

Beta Marcus POV

I can’t stop the anger from coursing through me at the scene we walked into. I told Christian I didn’t like leaving them alone. I know how Kade has been since Leila died and his anger…it isn’t something I would willingly fuck with. And yet…here we are.

Christian didn’t think he would really hurt her, but he did. The moment I heard the slap, we both rushed into the room.

And shockingly, she was still standing. I could tell her hurt her, but she was doing everything in her power to stop herself from showing how much he hurt her.

I wait until we are clear from the Alpha’s office before I start talking to her to make sure she’s okay.

“Emilia,” I say softly. “I am sorry about the Alpha. He has a lot going on and is under a lot of pressure.”

She turns to face me, and I note the sadness on her face. “It’s fine,” she says quietly. “No need to apologize for him or stick up for him. I am used to this kind of behavior from Alphas and other ranked members. He doesn’t be