Axel pulls back slightly but stays ready to kill. Tom has disrespected our mate and tried to take Sophia, our cub, from us.

"Why do they want the kid?" Grace demands, glaring at him.

I catch a flash of silver from the corner of my eye and glance down to see Grace pressing a blade against Tom's stomach.

He grits his teeth and hisses as she pushes it closer to his skin. The smell of burning flesh hits my nose hard, but I keep my control.

His ...