Chapter 7

Aidan's POV

Apparently, the Council had run out of patience.

"Alpha Aidan," the elder pressed. "Your answer?"

"Son." My father's voice was quieter, but carried just as much warning. "What have you decided?"

A spark snapped from my fingertips. Then another. Seraphina's fingers tightened around my arm. She had to feel it. The burning beneath my skin was getting worse by the second, but she didn't let go.

She only smiled for the crowd and waited for me to choose her.

"No." I pulled Seraphina's hand away. Warmth was already spreading through my palm. Varek was pushing against my control.

"No?" the elder repeated.

Shock flashed across Seraphina's face.

I couldn't tell her why. No