Rage, there was only one word to describe how I was feeling as my eyes read over the 'offer' Tholan had delivered. Both Rusten and I had to fight hard not to control ourselves and not run after the King's caravan and confront him immediately. He had the audacity to try and manipulate my mate. Trying to use the pack and lives of others to get her to leave me so he could use her power for himself. We had our differences. I knew he wanted me dead, but to stoop so low angered me to my core. I spent the entirety of the meeting keeping my anger in check. I could tell it was seeping through the mate bond because Cal frequently glanced in my direction. I let our council do the bulk of the talking, adding in when I could manage. When the meeting concluded, I excused myself. I needed air so I wouldn
