SYDNEY
I stood tall while I looked directly into my mate's eyes. My heart was pounding in my chest as Alpha Gray's words hung in the air.
"You're my wife, and you should fulfill your duty as such," he said, his voice firm but laced with a hint of possessiveness.
I felt a surge of anger at his tone, but I kept my cool. I was on the verge of losing control over my emotions, but I took a deep breath to calm myself and avoid more arguments.
"My duty as your wife doesn't mean I'll be treated like a possession," I replied, my voice steady. "I'm a person, not a toy that you can use whenever you want, and after you devour my body, you will accuse me of seducing you.”
Alpha Gray's eyes narrowed. His gaze sharpened and shot me a deadly glare. For a moment, I thought he'd lunge at me again. But
