The rebellious daughter of the alpha

pte

ing Caleb, whose imposing figure didn't seem ready to give in a single step. He was leaning against the wall, a

there all day, right? » she called, with a mix

, impassive. "That's

something? » She moved closer, determined to make him re

his anger. "Believe me, I do have my own will. But in this specifi

patience of an angel and it drove her crazy. She felt him behind her,

re, that it was part of his mission. Still, she wasn't ready to give up so easily. If Logan

Alright, if you want to play omnipresent bodyguard, then follow me.

had been waiting for this answer

d the pack's territory. Caleb trailed behind her effortlessly, his steps steady and quiet, as if he knew exactly where she was going. Madison picked up her pace,

is presence behind her, implacable. It was driving her crazy. She stopped abruptly, out

ath, while he looked at her wordlessly. "It's ridiculous. I don

tention of discussing his mission. Madison stared at him intently, hoping

watch me, then go ahead. But don

ictable journeys, unnecessary detours, and sudden stops, hoping that Caleb would eventually tire of it. She found ex

ollowed her without hesitation, but Madison had arranged to take steep paths through the hills, thinking tha

entered the small local bakery, hoping that the crowd might provide her with an opportunity to lose him. She waited until he was

he asked, meeting his calm gaze aga

ied quietly, without even se

win this battle. "Very good, but don't think it will

sity, as if searching for something deep wit

son were, obviously to make sure everything was going as planned

rcumstances. No matter where she goes, no matter

trapped, suffocated under this constant gaze. She knew her father acted out of love, but she wasn't

a walk in the woods. I hope Ca

hat she knew well. She intended to lose Caleb by taking winding and steep passages. She slipped through bu

panting, and looked up at him defiantly. "Y

almost amused. "It's e

ng her head. "And I'm supposed to

looking into hers. "Madison, I understand that this may be difficult for you. But I p

but refusing to admit it. Part of her felt he was only doing hi

tection? » she finally wh

ch word. "I think everyone needs protection at one time or

houghts. He wasn't like the others, with their raw authority and their desire to impose their presence

m a defiant smile. "Very well, Caleb. If you want t

ng the challenge. "I'm ready, M

ined to prove to him that she would never be a simp

dyguard. His presence aroused unexpected emotions, som