RYLAN'S POV The distance between us was overwhelming, cutting off my oxygen supply by way more than half. Still, I would be damned if I let her have the last laugh. She scrunched her nose at me. “And what are they?” “Be my mate to the ball, and I will forget you're the daughter of my pack's sworn enemy…” my voice trailed off, as my wolf twirled inside me,pulling at my insides not to go on with my suggestion. Too late, because she was pushing me to the edge, and…and. “I'm waiting,” the sound of her voice threw me off balance. “Or I'll make you pay for the sins of your father and brother.” The texture of her face became creased with disdain. “If that's a guarantee that you wouldn't intimidate the people I love anymore. Then, I'll go with the second option.” She spat, the tone of

