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Me.

Off!

"Come in here, North." He slams the door and steps forward. His aggression isn't aimed at me but at the idiots cluttering my office. That only fuels my anger as I seethe beneath the surface.

"Marissa, you’d do well to remember conduct yourself properly in my office and not act like a streetwalker, " I roar.

Her shock is immediate; she stands, mouth agape. I’m sick to death of her games. Manipulative andcallous, Marissa isn’t the only one responsible for the harm done to Paisley, a loyal pack member. Miles shares that blame, and it's time they both learn a lesson.

"Your actions last night were egregious. In case you’re not aware, mate bond interference is illegal in this territory. You’ve committed a crime."

Her mouth drops open, flapping like a fish out of water.

"North," I continue. "Take Marissa into custody and charge her with mate bond violation. Get her in a cell. Now!"

"Yes, sir!" North beams as he seizes Marissa by her arms from behind and snaps handcuffs on her. Grinning, he pushes her out the door.

Miles jumps up, protesting. "Wait! W-what?"

I jab him hard in the chest, my anger simmering just beneath the surface. "Your ninety days started five minutes ago. Professional or personal? It's time to decide what’s most important! Yes, you have the freedom to choose who you want to be with, but that female doesn't have the right to interfere with a mate bond. From what I saw, she approached you. She coerced you. You’re not innocent by any stretch of the imagination, but what she did is against our laws designed to protect mate bonds. So, we’ll let Alpha Commander take it up. Choose now!"

He sits back down, pulling at his hair as he drops his head.

"Just try me, Miles.” I sneer eagerly. “Frig Around and Find Out."

Chapter 4 – Educating the Masses

Alpha Stone

I'm sitting at my desk, going through the pack financials, when I hear a knock.

"Come in."

I scent Beta Miles and an unfamiliar wolf. Must be our new Beta.

"Alpha." Miles is all business. "Beta Pierce has arrived."

He steps aside as Beta Pierce enters. I rise and offer my hand.

"Welcome. May I call you Beta Knight?"

"Of course, Alpha."

"Good to have you on board. Come in and sit down."

Miles starts to leave.

"No, please join us, Beta Miles." I motion to the chairs in front of my desk. They both sit.

"Our first official meeting." I say, "We have a lot to cover."

"First, I’ll be leaving after this brief introduction." I shove the ledgers in my drawer, lock it, and pocket the keys.

"Beta Miles, is the prisoner ready for transport?"

I know this is a sore spot for him, but he’ll have to deal with me calling Marissa that. I’m headed to Stone Mountain City, and she's coming with me to answer for her crimes.

"Yes, Alpha." He says through gritted teeth.

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