The tension in the air shifted as Laura's outburst stunned the four Alphas into silence. The mark's silver glow pulsed beneath her clothing, slowly dimming as her breathing steadied. She hadn't meant to explode like that, but seeing these powerful men act like squabbling children had pushed her over the edge.
Zephyr's eyes remained fixed on her chest, where the light of the mark still faintly shimmered through her thin shirt.
Dante noticed his stare and smirked. "See something you like, Duskbane?"
Zephyr's head snapped toward Dante, his usually controlled expression cracking. "Watch your mouth, Stormborn."
"Or what?" Dante took a step forward, eyes glinting with challenge. "You've been staring at her chest for about three minutes straight. At least I have the decency to be obvious abou
