His head snapped toward her, dark amusement flashing in his eyes. He stood, moving closer, each step deliberate, like a predator stalking prey. Maya’s heart thundered, her wolf clawing beneath her skin, snarling to be unleashed, but she forced her breathing calm. Beta Fergus smirked, his eyes dragging over her body like a filthy caress. “Luna, if you don’t mind your business, you might end up in the same place as your precious Alpha Logan.” He paused, tilting his head, letting his eyes darken with something Maya refused to name. “You’re beautiful, you know that? This is your chance to seduce me, Luna. I’ll be the new Alpha soon.” His voice dropped, a low, disgusting whisper. Maya’s lips curled in pure disgust, her fists trembling at her sides, claws itching to rip his throat out. Bet

