The library felt like the only sanctuary left in the Blackwood estate, but even the scent of ancient books couldn't mask the thick, electric musk of a Beta’s dominance hitting its peak. The air was heavy, vibrating with a frequency that made the hair on my arms stand up.
Zayne POV
I stood by the window, my arms crossed, watching the shadows of the pines lengthen over the valley. My wolf was finally settling, the territorial flare from the confrontation with Michelle simmering into a cold, tactical patience. But as I turned to look at Blake and Lexi, the atmosphere in the room was almost suffocating.
Blake didn't look like my Second right now. He looked like a predator on the verge of a total shift. His fingers were buried in Lexi’s hair, his knuckles white as he tilted her head back, hi
