Ariella's POV Hazel closed her eyes in my head, the way she does when she’s about to pull something sneaky. I knew that look…well, that feel. Too bad this trick doesn’t work on an Alpha or anyone with strong blood, I thought, half-wishing it did. Our mission would’ve been over before it even started. Seduce the King, wrap him around our little finger, get our revenge served on a silver platter. But no. The power only worked on regular wolves without strong blood or royal blood. With how much Hazel has cultivated that ability, stronger bloodlines will probably laugh it off like a tickle. Yet, I reminded myself. We will master it completely and use it when it matters. For the mission. For our pack. ‘Watch me do my thing,’ Hazel whispered, voice dripping with that bratty confidence I

