I glanced at my phone and raised a single finger.
"Fine. I'll remember each of you. But let me give you a warning—you have exactly one minute left."
Selene froze for a heartbeat, then threw her head back in a wild, vicious laugh.
"What, are you trying to say that in one minute, my mate will show up and instead of backing me, he'll stand behind a worthless stray like you?"
"You really won't shed tears until you see your own grave. What are you all standing around for? Take him down!"
Selene waved her hand dismissively, and the male wolves charged forward.
At that critical moment, the chamber doors were kicked open from outside with tremendous force.
"Everyone stand down!"
The newcomer was none other than Ronan Pineward, the Denmaster of Pinecrest Lodge.
