James's smile sent a shiver down Lila's spine. There was something sinister about it, something that made her want to scream.
"I'm here to take what's rightfully mine," James said, his voice dripping with venom.
The alpha stood up, his eyes flashing with anger. "You'll never take anything from me, James. I am the rightful ruler of this pack."
James sneered. "You think you're worthy of ruling? You, who rejected your true mate and humiliated her in front of the entire pack?"
Lila felt a surge of anger at James's words. How dare he bring up the alpha's past mistakes?
The alpha's face darkened, and he took a step forward. "You have no right to speak of that, James. You, who have always been jealous of my position."
James snarled, baring his teeth. "I'm not jealous of you, brother. I'm ju
