His jaw clenches, eyes locked on mine. I see the moment it hits him too. The flicker of shock, then fury, then something rawer that he hides too quickly.I watch as his gaze sweeps over me, lingering on the child. When he speaks, his voice is low, deep, and commanding.“Put the child down.”Nikola bristles at his tone, answering with a growl before I can stop her or myself. I pull the child tighter into my arms.“I’m not yours to order around,” I say, every word edged with defiance. “Neither is she.”Normally, I would give him the kid, and leave since I'm sure he wouldn't bring her any harm, but the way she's holding me tightly has me torn.I don't know what those hunter bastards had done to her, but she needs reassurance right now.I might be a rogue right now, but I'm an alpha first. I don't abandon wolves in need.His warriors visibly stiffen at my tone. I guess they aren't used to anyone talking back to the king, especially not a rogue.His suffocating aura presses harder, but I b
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