“Rico,” the wolf gasped from the hold Vasile had on his neck. “Rico,” Vasile repeated slowly, “you forget your place. It will be my pleasure to remind you.” Vasile jumped back and ripped his shirt off. “Get up!” He spat. “Vasile, please do not do this,” Ciro asked, cautiously. Vasile’s eyes narrowed as he turned to look at the Alpha. “My allotment for mercy has been exceeded today. I am sorry, Ciro. But, I will not let an offense such as this go. I will not kill him.” “That is all I ask,” Ciro nodded resolutely, accepting that he would not change Vasile’s mind. Vasile looked back at Rico who had finally gotten to his feet. “I don’t want to fight you,” he told Vasile. “I didn’t ask what you wanted and you are not high enough in any pack to tell me what you want. You will learn you

