Chapter 172

Author’s POV

“How?” Talon asked, confused, as he trailed behind Nina, who was already approaching the scene at a fast pace, determined not to let Emily be dragged off.

“Watch me,” she replied without looking back at him.

“Mr. Rowan,” Nina called just as Rowan was about to turn away.

Rowan paused, then looked at Nina. His eyes narrowed as they raked over her—from her expensive clothing to the confident aura she exuded. He could already tell she was some kind of big shot. Then her face struck him as familiar, and he wondered where he knew her from, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t place it.

Then Talon joined her and stood by her side.

“Who are you, and what do you want?” Rowan asked. His voice was sharp, his eyes blazing. Others would have shrunk from the cold fury radiating off him, but definitely not the princess of the Eclipse Pack.

She folded her arms over her chest. “You might want to adjust your tone, Mr. Rowan, becaus