POV Estela I arch a brow as Killian lounges in his luxury car, window down, speaking to me like some kind of monarch summoning a subject. “No, thank you,” I say flatly. “It’s hard to get a cab in this area,” he offers casually. “No need to be stubborn.” Stubborn? The audacity of this man. “And there’s no need for you to call me names,” I snap back. Killian murmurs something to the driver, and the car rolls to a gentle stop. A second later, the Alpha is beside me on the sidewalk, towering far too close for comfort. I tilt my head to meet his gaze. “Is it name-calling if it’s true?” “You tell me,” I retort coolly. “If I call you an arrogant bastard, am I being honest or just rude?” Honestly, I surprise myself with the boldness. But what I wasn’t expecting is the grin that spreads a

