Authority and respect isn’t earned it’s given. Ranks mean everything when you’re a wolf. However, Imani Proud is a cowardly pathetic omega placed at the bottom of the werewolf hierarchy. Imani’s step siblings are scandalous. Her pack takes advantage of her, students at school bully her. To top it all off, Imani's mate abandons their bond. Xavier Crenshaw is fine as hell and he knows it. He’s a rare breed amongst average wolves. Xavier’s looks and position fuels his arrogance. There are girls who are willing to drink his dirty bath water just to be noticed. I refuse to acknowledge him.Xavier is only interested in one night stands so what does he need a mate for? He’ll never retire from a bachelor lifestyle. I prefer to maintain my distance anyway. “I’m not an object that you can manipulate. I’m not a slave that you can intimidate. I am no longer yours. My personal activities do not concern you. Therefore f**k you and the mate bond!” I aggressively huffed out with closed fists glued at my sides. Boredly I rolled my eyes then turnt on my heel. Suddenly my weight was being pulled backwards as I sensed my scalp stinging in agony. I couldn’t breathe, oxygen became tight and sizzling. Xavier’s left hand was entwined in my kinky afro with the other clasped tight around my throat. “Listen here you selfish f**king brat.” Through gritted straight white teeth he broke down each syllable, “You are my business. You are mine to tease and mine to break. You will only wear my mark because I f<king own you. Imani you belong to me and only me, no one else can claim you. Now say it... say it! Slut don’t make me repeat myself.”