It was just my luck that her brothers opposed our relationship. Neither of the twins had tested my stubborn streak yet and facing them for the first time felt like stepping into uncharted territory. Balt, however, already knew firsthand how fiercely protective I could be when my limits were pushed. I hadn’t forgotten the incident with Heaven—the first week they were here in August, he had made her uncomfortable with his advances. She had come to me that night, tears clinging to her lashes, shaking as she whispered what had happened. She feared I’d be angry at her for not standing up for herself, but how could I ever be mad at her? Heaven was one of my Omegas, but I had never been one to treat my friends differently based on rank. And to make matters worse, she had only been twelve—while

