Rejected by the Alpha, Claimed by the Beast
“Then you’re here for a reason. State it.”
The man’s eyes moved across the clearing, taking in the warriors, the defensive formation, the tension. Then they stopped on Elara. And did not move.
Her breath caught. The way he looked at her wasn’t like the rogues. It wasn’t like Darius. It wasn’t even like Kael. It was recognition. Realization. “Well,” he said softly. “That explains the scent.” Kael shifted slightly, placing himself more fully between them. “You’re not speaking to her,” he said. The man’s attention returned to Kael, and for the first time, there was the faintest hint of amusement in his expression. “You must be the Beast Alpha.” “I am.” “I’ve heard about you.”