GWEN “You will not touch her. If you dare step closer, you will not leave alive.” The rogues who stood before us looked rough and dirty, their faces scarred and their eyes shining with greed. One of them, clearly their leader, laughed in a coarse voice. “We are not here for trouble, Alpha Conan. We only came for the woman. Hand her over and we will spare your pack the bloodshed.” My heart started beating faster, but before I could even react, Conan growled deeply. “You will not take her. She belongs here, under my protection.” The leader tilted his head with a sick smile. “We heard she will fetch a good price. Word has been spreading. The woman with silver eyes. The one who shines. Do not try to deny it. There are many who will pay for her, Alpha, more than you can imagine. You should

