Ruby's POV
"She is a rogue. I told you...she's one. And she's not supposed to be among us," Carrick said as he turned around to face Ruby. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught her mother trying to run away. She felt choked by his presence, and she knew that was the only way she could escape him. But he quickly turned to face her, a grim smirk resting on his lips.
"What else do you feel in your system? Tell me how aggressive or calm I need to be in handling this matter. Speak up!" Carrick snapped at Ruby. But it was her father who spoke instead.
"I don't even know the right words to say. I'm beyond shocked. My mate has never had that mark on her neck, and I wonder why she wants Ruby to be mated to the King of the feral rogues. Our daughter isn't a rogue...and she never will be. My mat
