Chapter 7

Emily’s POV

Before Marcus could even blink, Nathan moved.

“She’s mine to deal with. Step back.”

For one terrifying second, I genuinely thought Nathan was going to shift and tear him apart right here in the hallway.

Then, all at once, Liam shoved in between them, rolling his eyes. "Seriously? An Alpha dick-measuring contest outside Garrett’s office?"

Neither Alpha backed down. Their heavy auras slammed together, filling the hallway with a suffocating, crushing pressure.

Liam sighed. "If Dad sees you, we’re dead. Calm down."

A slow, dangerous smirk returned to Marcus’s face. “Well, that was interesting.”

Nathan didn't relax. He turned his head just enough to glare at his Beta. “Blake. Take her away. Now.”

Blake didn't hesitate.

“Come on,” he said, grabbing my arm and moving directly between the two Alphas, shielding me completely from Marcus’s hungry gaze.

I moved quickly beside Blake, hurrying down th