Julian grabbed my arm and pulled me to my feet. “I want to fight the future alpha.” Julian growled. “If you refuse, I will kill the girl.” He looked over at me. “Toying with you has been so much fun.” He licked his lips, wiping my blood away. Nausea hit me like a wave. I held my breath for a moment, I was afraid that if I breathed, I would throw up on him.
“I agree to your terms.” Everette stepped forward. I looked at him and shook my head. Rose reached out and grabbed his arm.
“Everette,” she said before looking at me. Save her son or me? For a mother that was an easy decision, especially after losing her firstborn. “Be careful.” Her eyes lingered on me for a moment longer.
Everette looked back at her and nodded. He turned his attention to me, and his dark eyes became those familiar em
