KATHERINE I braced myself for the impact. However, it never came. I opened my eyes to see Rowan holding Alpha Norman's hand tightly and Norman was obviously in pain. “Did I say you could touch her?” Rowan growls. "You see, I hate it so much when people who aren't worth anything touch what's mine. The next time you try it, I'll give her the freedom to ask for one of your body parts, and I'll make sure to throw in your head as a freebie." Rowan grabbed my hand and stormed away from them, leaving me in awe. Had he just stood up for me? Was he drunk? He dragged me up the stairs and away from everyone's eyes. I struggled to keep up with his long strides and I wondered what I had done this time around. “You truly are weak and useless, aren't you? Letting a man raise his hands on you like