Caleb was furious, down to his core. He had never felt this much anger before.
This was between two mates, two partners. It wasn't the first time he and Laila had fought. They had argued countless times, but until now, no one had ever interfered, let alone raised their voice against him.
And now, that brat dared to threaten him? Just because he had earned a few coins? Caleb was convinced Luke was relying on some kind of enhancing herbs to boost his strength and confidence, and one day, those same herbs would ruin his health.
But that didn't concern him.
He was Laila's mate. Their union had been sealed through ritual, with the blessings of both families. She knew that. She had accepted him willingly.
Their relationship might have been rocky. They fought often, and Laila was rarely satisfied with him. But in the end, she was still his mate, someone who had spent enough time with him to hesitate before letting him go.
