Chapter 16

Caroline's POV I snapped upright in bed, my heart pounding with a fierce rage I rarely felt before. How dare Alpha Draven Thorne send me such filthy messages, teasing me like I was some helpless little wolf toying with his fire? He was dead wrong if he thought I would just take it lying down. I'd never been so pissed off or bold in my entire life. Usually, I was the calm, reserved one in the pack, never the type to act on raw, primal impulses or let my wolf, Rory, take control. But this arrogant Alpha had managed to awaken a wildfire inside both me and Rory. And I was determined to fight back—no way was I going to lose to him. "He wants to play games? Let's show him what a Beta's daughter is made of," Rory growled within me. I flung open my closet and pulled out a black dress that, while appearing modest and office-appropriate, hugged every curve of my body perfectly. It was form-fitting, hit mid-thigh, and had a V-neckline that hinted at cleavage without being inappropriate for a prof