Nicolas, the Eastern pack alpha, was standing in the entry hall. Emily stared unable to take her eyes off the new wolf. Where Brandt and Columbus held their alpha power tightly in check unless needed, sizzling energy leached from Nicolas' pores consuming the room. He stood over six feet tall, lean, but muscular. Dimples appeared with his grin though his gray eyes took in the room with deadly intensity. Marcus told her of his friend but failed to mention he was drop dead gorgeous. Brandt, knowing the effect Nicolas had on women, pulled Emily close keeping her out of the other alpha's arms. This was his gentle way of reminding her who she belonged to and taking her focus off the conceited scoundrel. "A little possessive I see." Nicolas said with his devilish knowing grin. Brandt loosened