I continued to watch her reflection in the mirror as we drove away. She did exactly as predicted. She reached into her purse and made a phone call. It was apparent that she had dialled Liam’s number. She looked frantic as she spoke into the phone, and I revelled in every second I watched. The Sterling Moon pack were respected in this region, but against the Crown of Thrones pack, they were nothing more than a gnat against a hurricane. Luna Stephanie would have thought her performance back there would put me in my place, making me believe I no longer had protection from her. Well, what little Liam offered, anyway. But now I feel confident that Luna Stephanie will keep her distance from Moonves for a while. After all, the mere thought of the Crown of Thornes ruthless reputation

