I step in front, breaking away from June and hear the s c r e a m s of excitement and praise. That is before Jeremy destroyed it all over again by walking forward. The shouts were immediately louder for him.
June was already staring at Jeremy, half n a k e d and effortless as he made his way to me. He was larger than me. He always has been and when he smiles at me, I want to k i l l him.
I was going to lose.
I’ve never won against him.
Like the Alpha said, I was only half the man Jeremy ever was.
But I don’t backdown, not in front of June.
“Choose your lady to represent.” The elder hollered, making all the girls jump and squeal, offering their wrists to us until they quieted as both Jeremy and I stared at one person: June.
I could feel Cora’s gaze on me, expecting me to call he
