"No, I would rather not," he said, his voice smooth yet laced with amusement. "You’ve captured my attention, and you might be exactly what I’ve been waiting for. So, let’s make a deal." His lips curled into a smirk as he leaned forward. "You will make me the Alpha King, and in return, I will protect your father from whatever big, bad threat is strong enough to challenge the Zeta Wolf."
His tone was mocking, deliberately pushing my buttons, but I held my ground.
"You seem very familiar with politics, aren’t you?" he asked, his piercing gaze locked onto mine. "I am the strongest Alpha of the South. So tell me, why do you think Jay would stand a chance against me in the Alpha King selection? My pack is powerful enough to secure my victory. Why would I need you?"
I met his gaze head-on, my
