Alpha Jack My grip around Kali’s throat tightens involuntarily—not because I want to hurt her, because her words—her f*****g words—cut too deep. Her wet lashes frame those defiant eyes, watching me with something between challenge and amusement, as if she enjoys testing me, pushing me. She doesn’t know when to stop. First, she dragged me—a powerful Alpha—through my own territory like I was some helpless pup, her prey to parade in front of my warriors and pack members. Me. The very act had been unheard of, had sent whispers through the pack, had forced my high-ranking officials to demand a meeting where they all watched me, waiting for me to prove myself. I didn’t explain. I’m their Alpha, so I made them bow before me and warned them never to question me again. I didn’t tell them Kali

