C43 The alpha's protection

CASEY'S POV

I watched as Thorne clenched his fists, his jaw tightening. He looked ready to explode, but it was Alpha Bran’s calm, steely presence that seemed to ignite something within him.

“You’re making a big mistake, Alpha,” Thorne said, his voice low but laced with venom. “A huge mistake, and I’m not going to stand here and pretend like I agree with it.”

Bran’s face hardened