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“Stupid omega. You’re all alone, going into heat in a place where no one will miss you. Of course I won’t just walk away.”

Liz’s stomach tightened as fresh panic stole her voice. She wished she could vomit, just to see him covered in it, but there was no food in her belly to expel.

“And since you were so rude about it, I’ll share you with my friends, too. It’s time you learned your lesson, isn’t it, little bitch?”

He gripped her third tail and tugged so hard she whimpered before he gestured to his entourage. Four other alphas gathered close, eagerly watching her plight. Add in the blond and her captor, and she was in a darkened alley with six alphas, all of them staring at her like a piece of meat. She was going into heat with six alphas demanding to have their turn with her.

She screamed in horror and fought with everything she had, terrified over what they’d do to her. They’d leave her bloody and broken.

“Good girl. Scream louder. No one is coming to save you.”

“Put her down.”

Goosebumps pebbled her skin, and every ounce of breath left her lungs as the deep, gravelly voice sunk deep into her bones.

A few steps into the alley, a massive shadow with piercing yellow eyes and the deadliest aura she’d ever seen stood poised and ready for battle. Even with fur covering his erect ears, a thick mantle over his shoulders, and the fluffiest tail she’d ever seen, there was nothing soft or cuddly about the male. With his sharp cheekbones and chiseled jaw set in angry lines and his eyes gleaming with fury, she wanted to sink to her knees, whimper, and present her throat in submission.

The world spun as the alpha holding her chuckled, his arms still restricting her breathing. Despite their numbers, Liz knew with all her instincts, the men were foolish for laughing at the lone alpha. He not only radiated menace, but the lethal knowledge glowing from his eyes spoke of experience. He must be a warrior.

With a desperate sound, she sucked in oxygen as the arms holding her loosened. The wind brought her the eerily calmmonster’s enticing, wild scent again, drowning out the stench of the males surrounding her.

As her captors looked at each other incredulously, she knew they didn’t stand a chance against the newcomer. He was going to chew them up and spit them out.

The question was, what happened once he’d won?

And why was she rooting for the terrifying beast with tantalizing pheromones?

Chapter 8

Blaide

He’d taken a risk dashing around the building instead of following the males, but without a crowd to cover his movements, he needed better protection. When he stepped out on the main street and didn’t immediately see the group, his heart plunged, but it’d only taken a moment of sniffing to tell which direction they’d gone. Their voices led him across the last few steps.

The sight of six alphas crowded together sent a chill through his stomach before fire flooded his veins. He’d spent years fighting against males who thought they could take anything they wanted, and he knew what the aftermath would be if he didn’t step in.

His poor Red had no chance without him. He couldn’t see her through the bodies, but her milk and honey scent called to him.

The rage that had filled him when he saw the males following the little omega melted away as his training took over. There was no room for emotion facing six alphas alone, especially when hehad to prevent the female from getting hurt. He had to keep his head clear.

“Put her down.”

Six heads turned to look at him, their surprise turning to disbelief when they realized he was alone.

Blaide eyed each of his opponents, their cocky assurance written across their faces as they sidled closer. The narrow alley would work to his advantage—it would prevent them from rushing him without getting in each other’s way.

The closest two took a few more steps, puffing their chests like they’d intimidate him into leaving, but the alpha who’d first approached the omega slipped around them. Brow raised, his body relaxed, the man acted as though he hadn’t a care in the world.

“She’s an omega. There’s enough of her to go around. Why don’t we work out a deal? One more won’t make a difference.”

A red haze tried to overtake Blaide’s vision, but he pushed it away.

Calm. Detached.

He needed his head clear to save his little Red. These scumbags gave all alphas a horrible reputation. They had no honor. Blaide would enjoy serving them the pain and humiliation they deserved.

“You’re not worthy of a single sniff of her, and I’m not in the mood to give second chances. Let her go before I annihilate each and every one of you.”

They scoffed. Blaide sighed and rolled his shoulders. It had been too long since he’d enjoyed a decent brawl. Part of him was looking forward to this fight, while the other recognized how dire it was for the tiny female.

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