She laughs remembering her youth, but then she stops her face turning serious, her lips moving into a grim line, "But he didn't deserve it" "What" Jake shouts he's jumped off the bench stool so he is now towering over her, luckily she's standing on the opposite side of the bench, his eyes are flickering between black and blue. My wolf has also perked up, demanding that my Mother be reminded of her place. She turns facing Jake, looking him in the eye she states, "I know you're angry Ryder, you believe she is inferior to you. That she should obey your every whim" "Yes" he growls unwavering, "And you will understand in time, that a mate who challenges you is good. It means that she is fierce and strong, that she will stand for what she believes in" she takes a deep breath and then contin

