The Elders shifted uncomfortably in their seats as Kraven's tone darkened. "If I don't feel her bond soon… then that means someone here is lying. And I will burn this empire to the ground to find out who."
His words were not a threat. They were a promise.
Kraven stood like he owned the place, smoke from his cigar curling like a serpent around his smirk. "I got word," he said, "that Greenwich Town wasn't just any pack. They were hiding a fox… the granddaughter of their Elder. As soon as I got the information, I didn't waste any moment getting there… hoping… hoping that she could be my mate."
His gaze slid like a blade to Athena, his finger stabbing the air at her. "Clearly this little omega knows that… don't you?"
Athena froze where she stood, the accusation hitting her like ice water.
Xavier's voice was already rising in her defense, smooth but edged with iron. "You will not drag her into your paranoia, Kraven. She owes you nothing…"
