Selene was taken aback by the question directed at her. Her own son had attacked her because she had sent a male doctor to treat his mate.

"Mother, I asked you a question," Blade growled, his anger apparent in his gaze.

"You'll only get an answer once you release your grip on me," Selene retorted stubbornly. As the queen, she refused to allow her son to mistreat her. She harbored no ill intentions towards his mate.

"Fine, I'll do as you wish, Selene. But I still want to ...