"I thank you for this gift, Luna Queen Diana."
Damon voice carried through the hall like a death sentence.
"And I, as the Rogue King..."
He slowly placed one hand over his chest.
"...invoke my right as a mate."
He looked toward the Elder Council.
"My wolf and I demand justice." A pause. "We demand the right to avenge the attack on our mate."
Cerberus stirred beneath his skin.
The massive wolf's aura rolled across the hall like a coming storm. Every wolf present instinctively lowered their gaze. Even the Stone Claw warriors struggled to remain standing. Damon never looked away from Rafe.
"And I am telling you now..."
His voice dropped lower.
"...I will enjoy every second I spend with you."
Rafe's breathing quickened.
"You can scream."
A faint smile crossed Damon's lips.
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