The silence stretched out before us.
I dare not move as I silently plead with my wolf, apologising for pushing her away.
When Alexander spoke again, his voice was rigid, like he had been fighting an internal battle just as I had.
“You have spent enough time wallowing up here like some damsel in distress. It is time for you to make yourself know to my people.” He spoke over his shoulders, his eyes still watching the burning flames in the grate.
“There will be certain expectations of you Rosalie.” He continued, “You will behave in a manner fit for a lady. You will not question my authority in front of my people. And above all, you will remain in sight of either me, or my beta Arthur.
“As the Queen of the werewolf kingdom, you will be expected to choose ladies in
