Chapter 2. All Hail Alpha Evans-3

I lob the bag in this direction, watching him catch it easily in one hand. Dante unzips the fabric hastily, shaking his head with a prolonged groan. "I'm returning your money -- you paid my fee for the fighter training. I told you I would pay you back." At the same time, I gently nudge the lynx forward. "Lightning entered my territory. Make sure that doesn't happen again." "He...misses you, baby." Dante replies softly. "But, I miss you more. I can't stand another minute without you--" "Save your breath." I cut him off. "It's too late for that crap. I don't want to hear it." "Alanna, please." He persists, wisely choosing to respect my personal space. "Baby, there's a reason why I did this. I did it for you-- to protect you from Kristoff. Now that you're an Alpha, he will come for you. He will try to hurt you-- he found out that you're my mate. If you give up the Alpha title and become my Luna, I can keep you safe..." "Enough!" I yell.