“Wow.” He said quietly, almost admiringly. “I didn’t expect this much… fight.”
“Save the commentary.” I replied, energy coiling lightly around my hands. “I don’t want your approval. I want you to leave, and I want you to leave the people here alone.”
For a moment, he just stared at me, calculating, shifting slightly on his feet. Then, with a smooth motion, he took a step back, raising his hands like he was surrendering. “Alright, alright.” He said, voice casual again. “For now, I’ll play nice. But don’t think this is over, little pack princess. You’ve got fire, I’ll give you that. But fire can burn you as easily as it burns me.”
I didn’t flinch, letting the energy around me pulse softly, warning him. “Then don’t test me. Because the next time, I won’t just stop you. I’ll make sure you r
