If he wanted a mate who would always toe the line, he’d certainly picked the wrong person in me. I wasn’t made to follow commands, and he understood that well. I did what I believed was right: I stayed and took those blows because I knew I could handle it, and I helped our warriors take down the hunters.
“I really don’t know what to say right now,” Axel admitted.
“Then don’t say anything. Just sit there and look pretty,” I snapped, I focused on the forest ahead, avoiding his gaze. If he expected me to apologize for being at the border, he’d be waiting a long time.
“Alpha,” Jordan called as he approached the packhouse.
“What is it?” Axel replied sharply.
“We caught a hunter alive. What should we do with him?” Jordan asked, looking anxious.
“Put him in the dungeon. I’ll be there shortl
