THIRD PERSON POV Maria couldn't believe her luck. She had been sleeping when the door to the small room she had been confined to burst open. She felt genuine fear bloom in her at the imposing figure that blocked out the light that had managed to filter in by his presence. “You have two minutes to tell me why I should keep you alive.“ The voice boomed. It was still only a voice because she couldn't make out the face. She hurriedly stumbled up on her feet, but he growled at her to stay seated. Alpha Kane had watched the woman struggle to get to her feet in mild amusement. “I don't spare women,” he had warned. “If I don't like what you have to say, then you're done for. I'm going to k*ll you.“ “Please hear me out. I'm not a spy.“ “No one would ever admit to being a spy. You're wasting

