“Then I challenge you.” I announced.
The silence rolled outward fast. A warrior stopped mid step while Cameron turned and Declan went still. The bond snapped tight as Ezra’s attention hit me. John stared and for a second he looked unprepared. Then contempt took over.
“You challenge me.” He said surprised.
“Yes.”
“On what grounds?” He asked.
“That you’re destabilizing the pack in an active crisis. That your interference compromised the border and that you’re still claiming influence while wolves bleed for it.”
Now they were watching, not just listening.
“You overestimate your standing.” He said.
“No. You underestimate what you’ve cost.” I said causing his shoulders to tighten. Then he smiled a sharp and dangerous smile.
“A challenge from you means nothing.” He said.
I let the pack
