Alpha's Claimed Mate
It comes before family, before his own self—respect.
“ Don’t make them suffer. Tell me about Zero. I have to report his whereabouts to the council. They are waiting, Anne. The clock is ticking. ” When he has embedded the needle under my nail, he steps back, assessing my stoic face. “ The council doesn’t like to wait. ”
“ The council originals… ” I cringe as the flesh under my nail begins to sting worse than before. “ can go fuck themselves. ”
A harsh slap lands on my face, making it turn to the other side. I close my eyes, breathing in and out.