“Wait, who challenged him?” I asked with urgency.
“Well, your old boyfriend Katya,” he said casually.
“Yes, it was Jake, and boy, did he put up a fight. I was told Rick was no match for him. The curious thing is that I'd seen Rick fight before, and he was quite fierce,” he said. “Terrible pity that. Tragic loss for that whole family. They were good people.”
“Loss?” I asked incredulously.
Lynx wrapped his arm around me in support.
“Yes, yes, a dreadful affair. His father was killed that very day, and his poor mate was beside herself. She’d lost her fated mate and her son that same day. I’m told she’s not in a good way. We did extend an invitation for her to stay, but unfortunately, we’re having a rough time getting hold of her at the moment,” he exclaimed.
“What in the hell is going o
