Lucian’s POV
“Stay in the truck, Tessa.” Tessa didn’t know our Alpha like I did. Growing up, being trained to be a Beta, an unwanted Beta in his pack, I knew how twisted our leader was. My dad told me never to cross him. Before he died he mentioned that he had a theory that no one could prove, but that he was the one to start all of the rogue fighting.
I got out of the truck and went straight up to the Alpha. I didn’t get the overwhelming urge to bow to him, to submit by showing him my neck. But I played the part, so I submitted, although this time Noir fought back.
“He should be submitting to us.” Noir growled and tried to take over.
“We need to keep our mate safe. Think about Tessa. Play along.” But the truth was I felt more powerful with my mate. Like she brought out a side of me
