“What the f**k are you talking about, Doc?” Avani asks, the earth rumbling with his anger and frustration. Everett called everyone together this morning to explain what is happening with Ancalagon before we talk to him. “I’m not 100% sure…” “Then why the f**k are we having this conversation?” Avani growls. “Avani,” Merethyl says, putting her hand on his arm. He grits his teeth, pulling his mate into his lap and burying his face in her hair, breathing deeply. When he calms himself, he looks up at Everett. “My apologies. Please continue.” “What I think has happened, is that the scientists wanted to force Ancalagon into a mate bond. I’m not sure if that bond was intended to be with his Sunshine, or if they had someone in mind. But, either way, it doesn’t currently matter. Without a mate