Thessalia gritted her teeth as she did not like the sound of his words. Her face twisted with irritation as she spoke, her teeth clenching together in frustration. She was determined to get to the bottom of his intentions and find out what he wanted from her, despite her vulnerability as a captive in his territory.
Her eyes narrowed as she stared at Xavier, the Alpha of the Nightshade pack, and she spoke with a tone of icy coldness that betrayed her distrust. "What do you want from me?" she asked aloofly.
His lips curled into a sinister smile. "I want to offer you a deal. A way for both our packs to come out on top. But you'll have to trust me."
She frowned, still not convinced. "But why should I trust you? How do I know this isn't some kind of trap?"
Xavier shook his head. "I understa
