I took a deep breath, forcing my wolf back down. I would not give them the satisfaction of seeing me lose control.
"Alpha Nolan," The Elder turned to him. "Do you have the Luna Kiara present? We would need to hear her testimony directly."
"Of course," Nolan said with a dismissive wave of his hand. "But she is... unwell. The stress of being torn from her true mate has taken its toll. She is not fit to appear before this council. She needs rest and care. Care that I will provide."
The audacity. He was holding her captive and he had the gall to claim he was caring for her.
"This is unacceptable," I growled. "You are holding her against her will. You are poisoning her mind."
"Poison?" Nolan laughed. "I am simply reminding her of her duty. Her place. She is my mate. She belongs with me. No
