Ruby’s POV
I hadn’t laid eyes on Zaliver since he shackled me the night before. Honestly, that might’ve been for the best because if I had, I’m not sure I wouldn’t have strangled him with the very chains he used on me. The thought was more satisfying than it should’ve been.
Even my wolf was irritated. For once, we were aligned in our fury. She wasn’t letting him off the hook for his impulsive, infuriating behavior and neither was I. His reasoning? Absolutely ridiculous. He knew it too, whether he wanted to admit it or not. Somewhere beneath all that Alpha arrogance, he had to realize it.
All I’d done was put a hand on another guy’s shoulder! That was all it took for him to snap like a jealous pup? It wasn’t like I kissed the guy or ran off into the woods with him to elope.
I’d tried ev
