NALEDI’S POV
Caellum was losing it. No surprise there.
I wondered how it would feel if I told him no, Just for the fun of it.
“Do you think I can handle him, Alpha?” I retorted, smarting my way out of a direct answer.
“You know what I think.” His eyes bore holes at me, “Are you fishing for compliments?”
I smirked, “Now why would I do that?”
“You tell me.”
Tension racked the air between us as we stared ourselves down, wondering who would crack. I did.
“I’ll handle Luka,” I said, wearing a confident look. “I’m the best man for the job.”
Saying that aloud felt empowering. Judging from the last 24 hours I’ve had, I never thought I’d be feeling this way so soon.
“Good girl.” Caellum purred, unable to hide the delight in his eyes.
Butterflies flapped in my stomach at his appra
