Caleb feels his brows twitch in irritation, and his wolf roars within him, equally taking offence at her words. However, her words were not lies. It was the bitter truth he had admitted to his own self a long time ago. He did not belong here, and he was already being suffocated with the weight of the responsibilities. Scowling, he relents, "Perform your ritual. But, if this turns out to be some kind of trick, know that I will not hesitate to do whatever it takes to protect my ...