SYDNEY
Elder Thane's eyes blazed with accusation, his piercing stare a challenge I refused to back down from. My heart pounded in my chest, but I met his gaze with unyielding resolve.
My eyes locked on him as I took a step forward, but I halted when suddenly I heard Alpha Gray's powerful growl echo through the clearing.
My mate stood tall, his broad shoulders squared, and his eyes blazing with possessiveness. His gaze was fixed intently on Elder Thane, a warning that he wouldn't tolerate any further threats or aggression towards me.
I could sense the tension radiating from his body, his muscles coiled and ready to spring into action at any moment if needed.
"Don't you dare take another step closer to her," my mate warned Elder Thane.
His possessive stance was unmistakable. It made m
