***Rose POV***
The moment Anton mentioned rejection, Black’s head snapped up, his eyes searching my face. He was terrified, I realised. I could see it on his face, and my observations were confirmed by what I felt through the bond.
Was he scared I would reject him? The idea seemed absurd. Black was strong and insanely good looking. If anyone was to be afraid of rejection, it should be me.
‘What are you getting at Mr Greyson?’ I was not ready to give any answers just yet.
‘It's clear Black has laid a claim on you. You don’t know our ways, yet, Rose, but you will understand soon enough.’ He turned to Black then.
‘I will leave the rest to you, Alpha Turgenev, but remember her safety won't be guaranteed by a claim. She must be marked.’
I didn’t like the sound of that.
‘I will stal
