TEGAN'S P.O.V I didn't overlook the fear in his eyes. He was at a loss for words. I'm not sure where the sudden burst of confidence came from. Maybe it was Ezra, maybe even Gemma. Or it was an instinct to protect my pup. Either way I meant every word. If he even dares to treat Elias other than the King's Heir, I will kill him with my bare hands, showing no remorse. I always wanted him to be happy, always wanting to please him. But now that I sit here staring at his weak demeanor, I could care less with how he feels or what he thinks. He could die today, and I may not even shed a tear, that's how much I didn't give a f**k. I hadn't realized this until today. I wanted love and affection from him for so long without knowing what that was supposed to feel or look like. But now that I a

