Jackson’s POV

The moment I stepped into my office, I felt the rage still burning through my veins like fire. My entire pack could sense it, the air itself was heavy with my anger. No one dared to speak or look my way. Every nerve in my body screamed for blood, for release. Nathan had embarrassed me before the council, made me look weak, made me look like a liar.

He thought he’d won, that having a pregnant mate made him untouchable. Fool.

I slammed my hand on the desk, the sound echoing ...