The clash of two alpha auras hit Selina so hard her knees almost buckled. Raven was the first to notice. He immediately pulled back his aura, placed both hands on her shoulders, and stepped between her and the threat in front of them, his stance protective.
Alaric froze, jaw tightening as he glared at them. Slowly, he withdrew his aura too, though the reluctance on his face was obvious. His voice was hoarse when he ordered his Beta to attack Raven. But the Beta didn’t move. He only stared at his Alpha, uncertain.
Nyra’s voice hissed inside Selina’s head. 'Alaric really thinks his Beta’s that stupid? Everyone knows how strong Raven and the Bloodhowl Pack are. If that guy actually attacked, it’d be suicide.'
“Attack!” Alaric growled.
The Beta took a deep breath and turned his cold eyes o
