Chapter Nine Andre's POV Inner War Even though I had a smile on my face, my ego was bruised by the audacity Lily had to speak to me in that manner in the presence of many people. I'm used to speaking while everyone else shrinks, but she never seems to shrink. It plays with my mind, as I still can't resist the strong ethereal scent that fills my lungs. It's as though my wolf longs for her but hopes to have her crushed by my bare hands. “You should be grateful that Alpha Andre pardons your actions today.” Jake asks the pack to make an exit route for both her and Rex, who was already shrinking in my presence before she began to make him feel like he can hold a stance in front of me. I gulp down the pride I just had to let go of, and I adjust my uniform to make sure everyone sees t

