“It seems we need to send you rogues a stronger message not to come into our territory.” Caleb’s demeanor changes to something darker, deadly, and lacking humanity. He stands a little taller.
“Execution would be too kind.” With a sly grin, Caleb leans in and whispers, “And I could use a slave.”
Chapter FIVE
Caleb
My men were more than ready to exterminate her. They still are. They’re triggered, consumed by vengeance and fear every time we run into a rogue.
I know because I am, too.
Ever since their alpha was killed, whenever they see a rogue, all they can see is a threat. They’re valid in their hatred. She’s the biggest threat of them all.
Convincing them a quick death would be too merciful was easy. Other things are proving harder, starting with how she said my name. Her voice was like a siren call, and it had my wolf practically rolling over. Said innocently, just as sweetly as she smells.
But it’s nothing more than a front to disguise the stench of her sins.
I have to remind myself this bitch is smart and calculated. If I let my guard down, my life will follow. I can’t let the pull of the mate bond interfere with duty. So why is it working against me?
I’ve taken nurture’s side, but nature is putting up a good fight. I curse internally.
Why does she have to be naked?
She’s covered her breasts, which you’d think would help.
It doesn’t. If anything, it’s only pushed them together, accentuating her cleavage.
And because she’s covering her breasts, guess whatisn’tcovered?
Uh-huh.
Yeah, I’m screwed.
I could be a gentleman and look away, but there are two problems with that. One, fuck that. And two, I don’t want to. Even if I did, Ican’t. And that’s nature winning in our ongoing battle, but I won’t let it win the war.
Someone’s smitten. You like her, my wolf taunts.
What are we, twelve? She’s an attractive female, and she’s naked. So are sirens, but I’m not foolish enough to get involved with them, either.
It’s three against one, and she’s surrounded.
Yet somehow, I’m the one feeling trapped.
What was she doing out this way, anyhow?
Sometimes someone from her rogue group will cross our paths, but her kind seems to avoid our borders.
Prior to her capture, when on patrol or a hunt, I led my pack away from where I thought she might be. I wanted to avoid this exact predicament, but here she is, wrecking both of our lives.
Again.
I loathe her for being who our Goddess decided she is to me.
When Tyler mentioned her and “execute” in the same sentence, my wolf was ready to tear him limb from limb.
Despite my better judgment, my wolf wouldn’t let me harm her in any way. At least not yet. The bond has grown increasingly irritating since I scented her in the infirmary.
Killing her would only make things worse for me. I’d get weaker. My pack has a luna whose strength is dwindling. They deserve better than a weak alpha. How would I explain that? I’d die of embarrassment if they knew the Moon Goddess selected a rogue as my mate.
