THIRD POV
Elder John held his breath as he stood in the center of the room, trying his best to remain calm as Alpha Thorin circled him like a predator would its prey before an attack.
Thorin's movements were slow and calm, but Elder John knew better than to judge based on that alone.
The much older man knew the young Alpha well enough to recognize that the calm exterior was a facade. He sensed that deep within Alpha Thorin, a storm was brewing, and it was only a matter of time before it reached the surface.
Elder John knew he should be worried, and perhaps he was deep down, but not as much as he expected himself to be.
The elder already had a good idea of how this would end for him. He knew the consequences of his actions even before he stepped into this situation. He knew what would
