I knew something was off the moment Geneva grabbed my arm in the parking lot. “You’re coming with me,” she said, dragging me across the asphalt. “Geneva, what the hell?” I snapped, trying to pull free. “Trust me,” she said, not letting go. “We need distance.” “Distance from what?” I asked, frowning. “Two Alphas starting a war over your perfume.” I blinked at her, “You’re exaggerating.” Geneva didn’t answer. She just kept pulling me faster, ignoring my protests. I scowled, trying to keep up. My chest was already tight, like something was pressing against it. Damian’s energy… it wasn’t the usual, confident pull. It was different. Possessive. Volatile. Dangerous. I shoved the thought aside. Geneva was probably exaggerating. She always did when it came to boys. By the time we got back

