Evander
For one dangerous second, I almost stood. Almost drove my fist through the desk separating us. Almost warned her never to insult my mate again. Never to insult her Luna.
The reaction shocked me and not just because of my wolf’s reaction—that was expected— but because I agreed with him. The realization made me extremely uncomfortable.
Fortunately, years of self-control prevented me from acting on the impulse. I remained exactly where I was. Motionless and silent. My wolf was very unimpressed.
‘She insults our mate.’ I ignored him.
Calliope started pacing again, completely unaware that she had narrowly escaped being snapped at.
Had anyone else spoken about Mirellie that way, I would have shut the conversation down immediately. Had it been a pack member, an Elder, or even one
