Ionora's POV :
Everyone in the room stare in shock at the stone and then at Denzel who had brought the stone with him. Nobody makes a move to help Denzel who was struggling in Zayden's grip. We all wanted answers. All except the man in question and my aunt, who did not look shocked but concerned for her friend.
"Zayden, let him explain." Marrise tells my mate calmly. He gives her a hard look full of Alpha power and I'm surprised when she doesn't back down.
"You do not scare me, boy. I could remove you myself but I'm not doing so out of respect for my niece." She glares back at him. I decide to intervene before this escalates any further.
"Maybe she's right, Zayden. We should let him explain. Maybe this could help us." I step towards him and pull his arm. He tenses at first and then he
