"Well?" Jess says, his voice casual, almost too casual. But behind that calmness, there's a sharpness that Carry torn of emotions. "I heard you were all gathered here, discussing me. Well, not exactly me, but what I can give you. Led by Alpha Hale, who's just as desperate for what I have to offer. But not willing to admit it."
Tanner freezes. His body stiffens, but his mouth remains closed. The words dig into him, but he says nothing.
Jess takes a step forward, eyes blazing. "It must be unfortunate for you all that I've already found someone. Someone who didn't run around like a maniac. Someone who didn't join you in tossing me around like a damn ball, thrown from one direction to another!"
His voice rises, cutting, furious.
