Chapter 39

HAZEL

Back in the ballroom, the first thing I did was locate Emanuel. He was talking to Alpha Dom and Alpha Eric, two of the most dick-ish men on this planet, and two werewolves I actually wouldn’t mind the humans spearing and using in their fields to scare off the birds.

The group reeked of cologne and testosterone with hints of gin blending in swell in the mix.

I resisted the urge to gag when I got close to Alpha Dom, his cologne brought me back to the woods where he almost marked me. It was such a strange feeling to wonder if I would’ve been better off with him, up until now I would’ve rather died than even imagine such an outcome but things felt like they couldn’t get any worse.

“Where is Iliana?”

Hello to you too. I thought.

“She’s fine, she’s with Elise getting more wine and champagne. I promise she’s in good company and safe,” I assured him and put a soft hand on his arm. His eyes went down and landed on where my fingers graced his shirt wi