The whole pack ground goes quiet, and a few growls slip through some members. I could feel Axel on all fours, standing to attention.

I could feel Ava's emotions through the mate bond, but something was up.

I looked at Axel, but he smirked.

"Puna," he mouthed.

I glanced down at my mate, who had her eyes closed.

Her eyes flew open, and they were green. "I THINK YOU SHOULD KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT, OR YOU WILL HAVE THE SAME FATE AS THAT STUPID ELDER," hisses ...