We remained silent as I led her to my car in the dark, I’d already mind linked my driver Luke who was waiting by the open back door. He lowered his head in submission, but he glanced at Adeline curiously and smelt the air as I helped her in, and I sensed his arousal.
Once Adeline was inside, I closed the door and grabbed Luke by his throat, slamming him against the car.
‘'Touch her, and I’ll rip your throat out.'’ I growled furiously. His eyes widened in fear, and Malik took pleasure in it. '‘Got it?!’'
"Yes, Alpha." He whimpered, despite not officially being the alpha yet, everyone still used that title to address me. ‘'I’m sorry, please!"
‘'Stay away from my mate." I warned, before releasing him.
‘'Mate?’' He questioned in surprise and lowered his head again, but I glared at him.
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