Alessia: I hadn’t even taken ten steps inside the pack grounds when fingers closed around my arm, hard. Not a guiding grip. Not accidental. Possessive. Furious. I turned sharply, already knowing who it would be, her scent had hit me harder than I wanted it to. And now, that she actually dared to cross her limit, I knew that my wolf was going to react. Seraphina. I let out a low warning growl, and she returned it, her eyes meeting mine. “What do you want, Seraphina?” I asked, not bothering to look away from her. Her eyes burned, jaw clenched so tight I could see the muscle jump. She leaned in close enough that I could smell the sharp edge of her anger, nails digging into my skin as if she meant to leave a mark. “Stay away from Alexander,” she hissed. “I’m warning you. I am the l

