Marian had pulled his knife from his back and placed the blade underneath his chin, raising hers in silent command.
The pack Beta raised his chin in response to her order, but his hard eyes issued a silent dare as he gazed down at her, lips pursed.
Marian smiled mischievously at him.
She shifted her eyes to the Alpha heir, now the only one left from the impromptu conclave.
He had witnessed the whole exchange.
He stared at her with a hunger that should have been hidden, but he could not disguise. Not anymore.
THIS was the woman he had fallen for.
THIS was HIS Marian.
She straightened her head, and her smile widened as she held the blade against Beta Brock.
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Brock was the pack Beta.
Of course, he was strong; he was powerful.
But at that moment, he was also injured.
