Chapter 7

My seductive mind games clearly left him defenseless.

He could only stare at me blankly, then finally managed to sputter, "What do you know!"

In the end, he didn't even bother to personally invite me any more, but slunk away from the Granny Wolf's herbal cottage with his tail between his legs.

As expected, deep down men actually know what's what.

Didn't he realize that if he just gave up his position as alpha of this pack and abandoned the so-called bloodline inheritance, he could have his beauty in his arms?

Why not?

Why listen to the council of elders and maintain a fated bond with someone he doesn't love?

It's nothing but wanting to have his cake and eat it too.

Disgusting wolf.

I clicked my tongue a couple times in disdain, preparing to pack up my things and leave the cottage.

But before I could reach my bags, a large hand with distinct knuckles and powerful strength beat me to it.

I looked up to see who the hand belonged to - it was Brent.