CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE

Noah’s voice echoed, snapping everyone’s attention to him. Ruby couldn’t help the feeling of relief that washed through her at his presence. Her eyes moved from Aiden to Noah. She almost gasped when she saw the rage in his eyes. But when they met hers, they softened for the briefest moment before the darkness in them returned when he looked down at Aiden’s hand holding her wrist. His grip was tight, and she was sure it would leave a bruise. Aiden ignored Noah’s command and also his presence. In his eyes, Ruby could tell that he knew who was behind him. But his hands and eyes remained on her. “I do not like repeating myself, Alpha Turner.” At the mention of his name, Aiden turned to Noah. Ruby watched his eyes morph from anger to shock and then recognition. Ruby didn’t have the slightest idea about what was going on as Aiden attention, which was on her just a few seconds ago, had moved entirely to Noah. His eyes were as wide as saucepans, and his mouth hung open in surprise. On the