This isn't good. At all.

"The matter has been dealt with," I say, catching him off guard.

Elder Thompson narrows his eyes. "What do you mean, dealt with? I want that panther either in cells, or I'll handle her myself."

"You can't do that!" I snarl. "You're an elder - you have zero authority over how we run our pack, especially regarding pack members."

"Watch your tone, young alpha. That panther isn't a pack member, if I recall correctly," ...