“Alia, you’re my mate—and from this day on you’re mine.” “I am a citizen of the worldwide state! I’m not one of you! And I’m not going to become yours just because you’re my mate! Besides, you’re experienced enough as a werewolf to know that auric dragons don’t have true mates!” “Because of the quarantine you’re on my territory. Here, I have authority. Either you become mine and live in my house—or I’ll throw you and your friend out of the hotel so fast you won’t even have time to squeal!” “By the laws of werewolves, I have the right to appeal to the head of my clan. And until all of you settle things, I have diplomatic immunity! I can live right where I did before!” “Auric dragons will choose a different leader. And I’ll take you.”