The Alpha King's Hated Mate
I snarled, fur bristling, legs wide and low in defense.
“Don’t,” I said coldly. “Take one more step, and I swear I’ll rip your head off.” I knew he could hear me. Vampires were known for that.
Loki laughed — not loudly, but soft and amused, like we were children playing a game.
“Oh, Alpha King,” he purred, “you should know better than to make promises you can’t keep.”