The woman named Nera stepped up to me. The warrior that was next to me put his arm in front of me in protection. “You are Clara. The only thing standing in our true kings’ way. My alpha might be willing to play nicely. I am not. You should have stayed in the tent.” I stare her down while a low growl came from beside me. “Nera, remember what Vance said.” His voice came out in a growl. “I am not just a pack member; V allows me more freedom, William. You should know that. As one of his women, I’m allowed to do more. Or did the last time you tried to stop me not teach you anything?” William froze and, after a few seconds, stepped back behind me. Vance must have done something bad to him as punishment. I look at this beautiful woman before me. Dark skin and tight black curls. Dark eyes fram

