Rey's words barely left his mouth before he hastily tried to cover them he knew Elliot's temper would flare at even the slightest hint of gossip. And Elliot didn't disappoint. A cold snort escaped him, sharp as a wolf's growl. Nigel really has nothing better to do than chase after females, his mind seethed, instincts alert.
He narrowed his eyes, predatory focus sharpening, and reached for the internal line.
"Hello, who is it?" I answered on the other end, my voice carrying that light, steady confidence I always tried to maintain.
"I warned you not to get too close to my cousin. Are you taking that seriously?" Elliot's tone was ice over fire, Alpha dominance radiating from every word.
"Why are you such a busybody, Elliot?" I shot back, stubborn as always. "You're the Alpha of the pack at work, but outside this den, you're nobody to me."
