Chapter 5

Gabriel’s POV

As the alpha of my pack, it was my responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of every member. But lately, my focus had been entirely on Cassandra. I couldn’t help the way I felt about her – the way her laugh sounded like music to my ears, the way her eyes sparkled when she spoke. But my feelings were complicated by the fact that I was not the only one in the pack who had taken a liking to her.

Daniel, our beta, had been spending more and more time with Cassandra lately. I couldn’t help but feel a twinge of jealousy every time I saw them together. I knew I had no right to feel that way – Cassandra was not my mate, and I had no claim over her. But the thought of her being with anyone else made me feel sick to my stomach.

One evening, as we were all gathered around the fire, I noticed the way Daniel was looking at Cassandra. It was a look of admiration, of adoration, of… something more. I felt a sudden surge of anger, and before