"Did you know William picked his mate over my mom?" The question just comes out.

Ella looks like I slapped her. "What... how did you...?" Her voice shakes.

So it is true. The rage comes rushing back, and Puna's power surges through me, ready to fight.

"How'd you find out?" Ella looks seriously spooked.

"Overheard those hunters on the phone. Plus..." I take a breath. "Found Mom's letter. The one about William choosing his mate, asking me to ...