Despite that he was still in human form, he was already generating power and authority in wild waves that made me want to duck my head.
I averted my gaze to the side, but he snatched my chin and turned my face back to him.
“You do not look away.” He commanded. “All wolves shy from the alpha’s gaze but his mate. She averts only when her challenge has been called by him.”
“Challenge? I’ve never challenged you.”
He tossed his head back and laughed outright. “Haven’t you?”
“’Twas never my intent.”
“No. But it is you’re way. You’re a strong, bold, defiant woman. Perfectly suited to a man that can gentle her.”
“I won’t be tamed!” I snapped. Having heard the term before and hating it anew.
“I did not say ‘tame’, Lyra. I’ve no wish to kill your spirit. I just want to gentle you to my
