Shadow Pact
William was intimidating even when he smiled, but he was downright terrifying when he felt the need.
Emily swallowed hard. Absently, she realized there was that word again.
Mate.
She needed to ask him about the term when he didn't look like he was about to break someone in half.
Marcus' face began to turn a deep shade of purple and his eyes bulged. Blind and desperate fingers clawed at William's strong hand, trying to break his grasp to no avail.
"Do you understand me?" William asked, his voice gravelly with his wolf's power.
Marcus couldn't speak with William's hand squeezing his throat closed, so he gave a frantic nod instead.