Ivy's POV
I rose slowly to my feet as Ada dropped to her knees before me. A soft growl emanated from her throat as I turned to face her squarely.
"Here's the reality, Ada," I said calmly, rolling my shoulders to ease the tension. "I'm the stronger alpha. That's not a boast—just a fact." I knelt down to her level, meeting her defiant gaze. "And I absolutely won't tolerate you bullying anyone under my protection."
"They are my people," Ada growled through gritted teeth.
I clicked my tongue disapprovingly. "Not anymore." I felt Killian, my wolf, surge closer to the surface, our voices blending into one powerful harmony. "I've claimed these wolves."
"You can't claim an alpha," Ada protested, struggling to lift her gaze.
