THIRD PERSON POV
Maria thought that there was no harm in negotiating the deal she had opened. She had no doubt that it would work.
"Let me quickly add something to the deal."
Alpha Kane laughed. It was a short, wicked sound that sent shivers down her spine. She was not a quitter, she would see it through.
"There is no deal, lady. You're alive because I say so, do you understand? Think thrice before you make any demand."
"Thank you for your generosity. I want to be free to roam the grounds. I'm not so much a prisoner now, am I? I can assure you that I have no intention of going anywhere."
That was fair enough, Kane decided. He could always kill her if she got on his nerves.
"You can do anything you want." He said.
"Thank you, my Alpha." She left in barely veiled excitement. She was
