“It’s Meret’s life in danger?” a voice asked from behind them, startling everyone as they turned toward the sound at once.

Bruce’s face went blank, every trace of a smile disappearing the moment his gaze landed on Ace.

His wolf stirred uncomfortably as Ace approached with that same confident stride.

He has no right to be here, Bruce’s wolf growled low.

Everyone watched Ace draw closer, and before Bruce could voice the anger rising in his chest—or stop him—Lisa stepped forward, ...