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    somehow become more developed for him, to the extent that he could actually paralyze prey if he so desired.
    Of course, he didn’t want to expose the elder werewolf to that sort of thing. They weren’t in a pissing contest here, and Byron was still a guest in the other man’s home. However, it wouldn’t hurt to point out that, if any of those present made a move that could be interpreted as against Skylar, they would find it very difficult to repeat it.
    Skylar leaned closer to him, and Byron realized in awe that the seahorse actually meant to provide comfort to Byron. It was amazing since Skylar himself needed care now.
    “There’s not much to tell,” Skylar said. “I needed some air, so I went upstairs in the balcony. A few minutes later, Rick showed up.
    He approached me and propositioned me, and when I refused, he tried to take by force what wasn’t willingly given.”
    As Skylar finished the phrase, the unknown werewolf snorted.
    “Rick would never do something like that. Elder, the seahorse must have enticed him. Everyone knows seahorses are sluts. There’s—”
    The man’s vocal cords froze as Byron unleashed his power. “You don’t want to say anything more.” He narrowed his eyes at the man and then turned toward Kevin Wade. “Elder, what is this? Why does Skylar have to be subjected to such slander?”
    “I conceded Winston Carver’s demand to hear out the course of the events from Mr. Pierce since Rick is his son.” The elder sounded furious. “It seems I might have made a mistake.”
    Winston was starting to grow a little purple with the effort to speak and move. Soren took a step forward and grabbed the wolf’s arm. “Father, with your permission…”
    The elder nodded at his son. “Secure him someplace where he won’t cause any trouble.”
    Byron released his hold over Winston, and Soren dragged the insulting bastard out of the receiving room. Elder Wade released another sigh. “It seems I must, once again, apologize. I assure you, I 36
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    did not expect him to say something like that in front of you. Please, go on, Mr. Pierce.”
    It didn’t miss Byron’s attention that the elder had been aware of Winston’s opinion of Skylar. However, Wade seemed to be doing his best to clarify the situation. He’d actually apologized, something that, as a rule, alphas never did.
    Skylar must have known that as well. He nodded and continued from where he left off. “As I was saying, Rick attempted to force himself on me. At that point, Mr. Cunningham here arrived and rescued me. Shortly after, the guards showed up, and from that point on, you’re probably more familiar with what happened than I am.”
    “And did you call out for help before?” the elder inquired.
    Skylar nodded. “I gather no one was in the area because they would have heard me screaming.”
    Byron frowned to himself. Truth be told, that did sound a little suspicious. Someone must have been around since they’d rushed to Rick’s defense once Byron had come in. What had truly happened the night before?
    Byron struggled to remember if he’d seen any people on the stairs when he’d went to the upper level to find Skylar. He realized he had followed Skylar’s trail, an indirect route to the balcony. The main staircase that led upstairs could have, and probably had been, still guarded by Wade’s men. They were werewolves. They must have heard the scuffle during Rick’s attack on Skylar.
    “I see,” the elder wolf said. “This is more serious than I even expected.”
    “You believe me?” Skylar sounded surprised.
    “Of course I do.” Wade smiled softly. “You have no reason to lie or cause mischief at a party you yourself fought so much to organize.
    Furthermore, you helped Brody with finding my first two nephews and aided in punishing the people guilty of