Chapter 20

Emma’s POV Eric’s hand pressed hard against my neck, pinning me in place. His eyes were dark, stormy and filled with anger I had never dared to see before. Every muscle in his body radiated authority and fury. “You don’t get it, do you?” he growled, his voice low and dangerous. “You don’t belong in our affairs. You have no right barging into and interfering in pack matters. You defied me!” “I… I only meant well!” I shot back, my voice trembling. “I didn’t want her to be hurt! This… this punishment…it’s too much, Eric! Please, you don’t have to..,” He slammed his gaze onto me, cold and merciless. “You don’t understand! You think you know how this family works? You think you can step in like you have any say here?” Tears welled up in my eyes. “I know I’m not one of you… I’m just trying to do the right thing. Can’t you see that?” He shook his head, voice sharp and cutting. “The right thing? The right thing isn’t yours to decide. You’re an insignificant contractual partner and nothing more