CHAPTER 91.   Allies – Part 2

　　~ CARA ~

　　I didn’t understand until Tessa dropped her head and rolled her shoulders forward, hunching slightly and keeping her eyes on his feet.

　　“I’m not here to make trouble, I promise.”

　　“Rig, what’s going on?” I breathed.

　　He didn’t take his eyes off Tessa, but he spoke to me. “Tessa’s from an ally pack—but not mine, not a direct bloodline. She could be a spy.”

　　“I’m not! I swear!”

　　Rig moved so quickly my heart hammered, putting himself between me and Tessa, his arms slightly back to box me in as he stood over her.

　　“I’m loyal, Rig! Ask Natalie! Natalie talked to me because she knows—"

　　“No way Natalie would have told you about Cara. None,” Rig snarled, his voice so low and guttural it sounded like an animal’s.

　　“I scented it on you!” she squeaked. “I have the gift—I could tell she was bonded to you, it’s why I helped her get to the party, For real!”

　　“You helped Mack—”