“We are here today to oversee a challenge for mating rights to Kane, son of Kosta, son of Konstantin, high alpha of the greatest shifters in the world!” He raised a fist at the end of his proclamation, and the onlookers as one went wild. It was history in the making; I understood that, but it was so much more to me. It was my life, and I started to get angry. The flush started at my chest and slowly rose up my neck. I was probably turning red, my scent sharpening in the air, but I didn’t care. These people acted like this was a freaking game of football, when I might die today. I let myself lock eyes with Kane when I was across the circle from him. He held my gaze, and I could see the fury burning at the edges of him. He looked relaxed, but his hands told the story. One was clenched, th

