King Braedon POV The wolf tried to fight the Alpha tone, but an Alpha King's voice or command is more powerful than his own and he was forced to shift back to his human form, cowering and curling up in a fetal position as he valiantly held his hands against his injured stomach. "Why?" he whispered "She's nothing more than..." "My mate" I snarled and saw realization dawn on his face, followed by blank terror. He knew who I was now and he knew how badly he had f****d up. He began to hold up a bloodied hand in surrender "Please forgive me Alpha King" he babbled, his voice strained and full of pain "I didn't know" he added. I glared at him, coming closer as he stared up at me fearfully. "You touched what was mine," I said silkily "You tried to force yourself on my mate, mine" I hissed as