The entire dining hall went completely silent after Kylian’s furious question. Victor shifted uncomfortably in his seat, his smirk fading. No one at the table dared to speak. Kylian’s eyes were glowing with raw anger, his wolf clearly close to the surface. Kylian stood up slowly, his presence dominating the room. “Never,” he growled, his voice low and deadly, “speak about my wife like that again. Not in my house. Not in my presence. If I hear you disrespect her in that way one more time, I will rip your tongue out myself. Do you understand?” Victor swallowed hard and nodded quickly. “Yes, Alpha. I… I was out of line.” The rest of the family stared in shock. Kylian’s mother looked stunned. His father, Alpha Markus, raised an eyebrow but said nothing. Even Elena looked surprised. No one

