Kolton's ears seemed deaf to her trembling protests, as though her voice had become nothing more than background noise.
Without warning, he swept her into his arms, lifting her body against his chest with effortless strength.
Kimi's fists hammered against his solid chest in desperation. "Put me down. Let me go right now."
His gaze burned into hers as he spoke in a low, dangerous whisper.
"You think I'm the villain in this story. You're disgusted by what I am. You refuse to acknowledge what binds us together, don't you?"
Her hands clenched into tight fists against the fabric of his black shirt. The intensity radiating from his eyes sent waves of terror through her entire being.
"Kolton Zachary, I swear if you even think about—"
"You'll address me as Alpha. Tonight you'll discover exactly what Alpha Kolton is capable of when it comes to claiming what belongs to him."
The mattress absorbed the impact as he released her onto the bed. Her body bounced against the soft surface.
