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stopped. She glared at her sister then at Luka.
    He took a sip. “What? You don’t drink tea?”
    She snorted. “I drink tea, you fool. What’s in this?”
    Luka glanced at Tiffany.
    Tiffany poured tea for herself and leaned against the edge of the desk. She set a hand on her hip and smirked. “It’s a nice jasmine tea from a local producer. Can’t you smell it with your superior nose?”
    Michele rolled her eyes.
    Licking his lips, Luka took another sip before setting his cup on the saucer Tiffany had provided. Keeping his voice low, even, he clasped his hands together. “Just how in touch with the wolf are you, Michele?”
    Her eyes widened. “It’s none of your business.”
    An eyebrow rose. “So you’re a typical denial case, then. I see. We have a much bigger problem on our hands if you won’t embrace what you are to the fullest extent. I realised when you didn’t speak back to me on the mental pathway that something was wrong. Just wasn’t sure what it was.”
    “For your information,” she leaned forward with a glint of annoyance in her eyes, giving him an excellent view of her cleavage, “I don’t need to waste time on learning how to be a wolf. It’s what I am, and I accept me just fine.”
    Luka set a hand on her thigh.
    Startled, she jumped back, slamming against the chair so it squeaked.
    “Nervous much?” Tiffany snickered.
    The glare in Michele’s eyes could have killed God right then. “What is it with you people? I’m fine the way I am, and I don’t need to stay here and think about anything. I’ll protect my sister from the rogues and kill your brother if he tries to come near her.”
    Tiffany came to Michele’s side and squatted beside her. Looking up into her eyes, she spoke, keeping her voice soft and steady. “Sweetie, you’re not even hearing him, are you?”
    Her eyes widened. “You don’t know what he’s asking of me!” Michele clenched her fists together and pursed her lips into a thin line.
    “Oh, sweetie, I do.” Tiffany stroked her sister’s thigh.
    Luka needed to ramp up the persuasive power here. Wolves as a rule couldn’t manipulate the will of others, but many humans thought they could. Wolves weren’t witches, just beings the Moon Mother had blessed with a dual nature.
    Pushing back the chair, he stood in a swift motion that made Michele gasp. Keeping a fixed gaze on her eyes, he spoke softly. “Michele, I am pack Alpha here, and as law is mine to set, I’m declaring you mine. You can take up any grievances with the Council at the meeting in a few days. Otherwise,” he leaned forward and set a hand on her thigh opposite Tiffany’s, “by that which is given to us—”
    “No!” Michele stood and shoved the chair out of the way before trying to get around her sister.
    Tiffany gripped her sister’s thigh and held on tightly.
    Luka caught Michele and pushed her to the couch.
    The reflection in Michele’s eyes showed him the nature of his sorrow at having to be so rough with her, but this was a necessity.  
    “I don’t want this!” Michele kicked and struggled against Luka and Tiffany, but it was no use. She was trapped against the wall, now.
    Gripping her shoulders, he held her firmly in place, careful not to bruise her despite her healing powers. His heart lurched in his throat when he saw the horrified expression she wore. “ Damnit , we don’t have time for your wants and needs. There are others out there who will die if I lose the pack. Do you want that blood on your hands?”
    “No. But I don’t want the blood of an asshole alpha on them, either! I don’t want to be controlled or manipulated. Everything else in my life has been taken from me, including my sister!” She glowered at Tiffany for emphasis. “You took her!”
    “No, sis.” Tiffany let go and backed off, softening her expression. “I left because I saw what Luka was trying to do. He’s trying to protect the humans, work for the greater good by serving the needs of the