But,” Lucian continued, “you do so under guard. You do not leave the estate without my explicit permission. You do not attend any future rituals. You do not so much as breathe near my Luna without a warrior between you.”
Victor’s face purpled.
“You can’t—” he began.
Lucian’s eyes flashed.
“I can,” he snapped. “I am Alpha of this pack. Not you. Your human laws and contracts don’t override that.”
He turned to Harlan.
“We’ll review the contract officially,” he said. “Clause by clause. I want a full legal accounting of every advantage it gives the Hales. And every way we can change that.”
Harlan’s lips curled into a small, satisfied smile.
“With pleasure, Alpha,” he said.
Victor sputtered.
“You can’t just tear up—”
“I can,” Lucian said again. “And if that alliance falls apart, it wi
