"I will not let you," she said firmly. He didn't respond, merely stepping toward her. Serena reacted immediately, sidestepping and snatching the mop from the corner. She held it in front of her like a makeshift spear. "Keep your distance."
"Or you'll bite me again?" he asked, a hint of amusement in his voice. Serena nodded in response, and he shook his head, exasperated.
"Why did you lie?" she demanded.
"Lie?" he echoed, folding his arms.
"Lie about me staying. You said at the meeting that I would remain in the pack." Serena glanced around, her voice laced with frustration. "Annamarie had already set me up with this place."
"She doesn't own this place. I do," Darius replied flatly. "And she's just a scout. Yes, my word is final, but I can change my mind."
"I don't like that," she muttered under her breath. Darius shot her a sharp look, and she realized he had heard her.
