Kiss My Corpse
"Alpha, don't be upset. I'll always be here for you."
Connor's grip tightened around her hand, but he didn't pull her closer. His voice wavered, just slightly. "This time, she's gone too far… To stage her own demise? A blatant act of defiance. Don't worry. She will not escape her due. When I retrieve her, I'll make sure she kneels before you and begs for forgiveness."
His fingers drummed against the windowsill, the rhythm growing faster, betraying the unease he refused to name.