Marcus' POV-
I wasn't expecting my little butterfly to come right to me, alone no less. My pathetic excuse for a son thought I was going through all these lengths so he could have her as a mate, but I knew he'd never treat my butterfly the way she deserved to be treated. No, once she was rid of that fithy mutt's pups, she would be mine. I'd treat her like the Goddess she is, all the while keeping her submissive to me. I am an Alpha after all, one blessed by the Gods. But I wouldn't reveal that to her until it was time, I wouldn't want to scare her off. So many fear my patron God, and I knew she would too.
Her Auburn curls were dazzling in the low light of the late afternoon. Every strand seemed to shimmer as she ran through the forest, while I kept myself to the shadows. I didn't want t
