***Rose POV***
"Be that as it may, it is too dangerous; the risk too great. It's best if we stay here in our community where we have complete control."
"I see. Tell me, is the need for complete control a Turgenev thing or a wolf thing?" The words slipped out before I could stop myself. I had no choice but to see the rest of this discussion through, no matter how uncomfortable it might make all of us.
"Rose." Black's voice was not raised, but its iciness sent a chill up my spine.
"It's all right, son. She will learn in time," Mike said. My question remained unanswered.
Alina's mouth twitched, hinting at a smile, but she smoothly redirected her attention to her food instead. The two men at the table also returned their focus to their plates. I bristled, not liking being ignored. A ch
