As Garrick's hand closed around her arm, Thessalia quickly realized the situation and spoke up. "Garrick, this is not the time or place for a fight," she pleaded, her tone filled with urgency.
Garrick positioned himself firmly in front of the door, determined to prevent her from leaving. "You're not going anywhere, Thess," he asserted, his voice tinged with suspicion. "There's something off about you, just as the Alpha said."
"Doesn’t the Alpha believe I pose no threat?" she asked, her voice laced with skepticism.
She let out a dismissive snort and cast a glance towards the window. She knew she was faster than Garrick, and if she could just turn around, she wouldn't need to go through all this. "It's not like I'm planning to settle down in this town and become a prey," she replied defia
