The young noblewoman's phone pinged again as she snapped a few more pictures, sending them straight to Hayley with a caption that dripped with venom: "Miss Seymour, you may want to keep a close eye on your Alpha this woman here is trying to claim him!"
Hayley was sprawled across her hospital bed, scrolling through videos and messages to kill time when the alert hit. She clicked on the photos and felt her chest tighten as fury surged through her veins. Anastasia on a "date" with Elliot… and she brought her son along?
Her wolf instincts flared violently. She could almost smell the subtle dominance and bonding rituals that Elliot was unconsciously sharing with Jared the way his gaze lingered protectively, the low hum of his presence commanding the little wolf's attention and trust. How dare Anastasia try to insinuate herself into their bond, claiming a place she had no right to?
