Gia ____ I looked at my hands; I was wearing my trusty rings. I wanted to challenge this wolf as a human, not the Scion. I wanted to use my human skills, albeit a little boosted by the knowledge and power my magic afforded. Davin searched my eyes. I leaned into him. “Trust me,” I whispered in his ear and then kissed him. Immediately, Davin’s rage subsided, and he smiled. “Be careful. He’s a powerful Alpha,” he said quietly, running the back of his hand down my cheek. I nodded. Everyone stared in shock at our little display when I looked around, except Scarlett, who grinned from ear to ear. I turned to Matthew. “Ready to play? You wanted to have some fun, right?” I asked him, looking him straight in the eye, challenging him. I moved away from the table into a small open area

