“Where is your Alpha?” I demanded, marching through the house. “He will speak with me immediately.” I stopped suddenly, catching a hint of Amelia’s scent. Following, I stepped into a large living room with a massive fireplace. Jake and his family stood there waiting, but more importantly Amelia’s scent was much stronger. She’s here. At last. My wolf stirred inside me, yearning to be with his mate. Jake stepped forward, his stance wary and watchful but not afraid. He stood protectively in front of his parents and sister, as if ready to fend off an attack. “You have no right to search our pack like this,” he warned coldly. I’d met him before a number of times while we attended Council meetings, and had always respected the man. I had never sized him up as a potential opponent before. No

