Heron Lake Plateau It's almost like a Hallmark movie, but with tentacles.

He refused to acknowledge his place, which earned a warning growl from Towhee. She felt X shift slightly on her shoulder blade as the noise reverberated through her lanky frame. Yet Colt didn't speak. He just stood there smirking at her. If she'd had a strong opinion of him before, it now veered directly into deep dislike. Oh, she wanted to jump him and force him to submit, yet she knew this was Finley's brother.

"If you have concerns, spit them out. Otherwise, get the fuck out," the Alpha rumbled.