Blair POV "I might have taken all of your abuse and crap back then, but I'm different now" I hissed between gritted teeth "and I'm not part of your pack anymore Brynn. I'm the mate of an Alpha King and I won't be disrespected by you or anyone for that matter." I dug my nails in, drawing blood. I flung her hand away as she stepped back from me, her eyes filled with fear. Where had that strength come from? Perhaps it was merely adrenaline working its way through me? Whatever it was, it sure felt good. Brynn clutched her hand, the blood trickling down her arm, her eyes welling up with tears, her lower lip quivering in distress. I had never felt so much satisfaction in my life. Sierra stepped away from Ashton who rushed to his chosen mate, embracing her tightly as Brynn began to sob pitifull