章 130: One hundred and Twenty eight

 Taryn shrugged casually . . . a little too casually. "You'll do better working alongside someone who's of equal status. Anyone with a higher position will rub you the wrong way. You won't have that problem with Marcus." She shot a meaningful glance at the male hand resting possessively on Kass 's shoulder—a move that her wolf hadn't bristled at, which spoke volumes about her comfort level around him.

 "She's not working with the man-slut," spat Nick.

 "Personally, I think it's a good idea." Shaya wasn't affected by Nick's glower. "If she has a partner who matches her well, you won't have to worry that she'll wander off. Marcus won't smother her, but he won't let her walk all over him either."

"Kass isn't going!" Nick growled warningly when Kass opened her mouth to argue. "No. As your Alpha, the decision is ultimately mine."