KADE
Immediately after Sloane said she wanted to accept the bond, Vera laughed. It wasn't a normal laugh either. It was this high-pitched, manic sound that made my skin crawl. She walked toward Sloane with her hands clenched into fists, her face twisted with rage.
"You're so dumb," Vera spat at Sloane. "You're trying to manipulate him. You're using your son and your helplessness to trap him."
I immediately pulled Vera back by her arm, putting myself between her and Sloane. "Stay inches away from my mate, Vera. I'm not going to tell you again."
All of a sudden, Vera's eyes flashed gold and she released her wolf partially. Her claws extended and her canines dropped, and she looked absolutely feral standing there in her tight jeans and low-cut top. "Kade, you don't f*****g mean this! What
