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in mock surrender. “I was just kidding. I should get going. I’ll leave you to take care of the patient.”
    Akila narrowed her eyes. “You do that.”
    Gwen shrunk back. Hear gaze dropped to the floor and she wrapped her arms across her chest. If Nosh hadn’t been completely incapacitated, he would have gone to her. But standing was out of the question. Mazus had never known how to talk to women. Nosh wondered how he had ever managed to ever mate with anyone.
    Mazus flashed Gwen a sleek smile before turning to face Nosh. “Get better, buddy. Let me know if I can do anything to help.”
    Nosh said, “I’ll let you know. In the meantime, check in with Lucian and see if he has any chores that need to be completed.”
    A spark of anger flickered in his eyes so fast, that Nosh was sure he’d imagined it.
    After Mazus left, Akila brought a jar of ointment and sat near his feet. “I don’t like him.”
    “He can be a bit of a jerk, but overall, I think he means well.”
    Gwen scoffed. “Some people can seem trustworthy until you turn your back on them.”
     
    ***
     
    Mazus waited in the shadowy hall outside of Nosh’s room. He couldn’t believe his luck. Nosh didn’t die, but he didn’t remember anything either. But that didn’t mean he wouldn’t get his memory back. In time, his brain injury might heal and then he’d realize what had really happened on the mountain.
    Mazus backed further into the darkness. He needed to formulate a new plan. If he killed Nosh now, it would be too suspicious. But, if he could make it look like he’d died as a result of his injuries, then no one would suspect foul play.
    He smiled. He knew exactly how to finish the alpha—poison. Akila had extensive knowledge of all of the healing herbs in the forest, but Mazus knew even more than she did. He’d spent years testing various concoctions on animals to gauge their affects. Belladonna was his favorite. The shiny black berries could be brewed into a concoction laced with honey. A single dose would kill the wolf.
    Even though it was the perfect plan, he’d still have to be careful. No one could know he’d administered the poison. In fact, if he could trick Gwen into giving him the tea, he’d be completely free of suspicion. He’d wait to catch her foraging in the woods and then he’d make a move. The details of how he’d trick her didn’t matter. A girl that young would fall for anything.
    His cock hardened at the image of Gwen on her knees in the forest. Once he’d killed Nosh and took over as alpha, he’d use his authority to force her into his bed. She wouldn’t be hard to control. She’d already tasted submission, so becoming his sex-toy wouldn’t be a stretch for her.
    In the meantime, he’d continue the farce of being Nosh’s friend. Each time he groveled before the alpha, rage simmered in his gut. Nothing would stop him from claiming his rightful position. He’d waited years, but he was only a few days away from success. All of the work he’d done to prove his loyalty to Nosh would finally pay off. No one would ever suspect him.
     

 
    Chapter 3
     
    Gwen scanned the edge of the meadow where it met the forest. She ignored the field of yellow arnica flowers surrounding her. What if someone was out there watching, waiting?
    Although she stood next to Akila, her heart ricocheted in her chest. They should have brought some of the other wolves with them for protection. Their trek through the forest only heightened her fear. Danger lurked around every tree. Every shadow cast a dark patch of suspicion. She should have begged Akila to let her stay with Nosh. Surrounded by the pack, she was safe in the den. But outside, she was completely defenseless.
    Akila crouched to pluck the top off of the daisy-like plant. “You need to spend more time picking herbs and less time searching for danger.”
    “I don’t know this part of the forest very well. I don’t usually pick herbs here.” Gwen fought the rising panic