A Challenge Between Kodiak And His Uncle.

Anna froze in her steps, her heart racing as her mate's growl echoed through the forest. His light red eyes glinted with anger as he warned her to stay away. She immediately complied, retreating to the safety of the nearby tree. She knew better than to get too close to a scene where the alpha of a pack was fighting, especially when she knew that Kodiak was not in his right mind.

As she leaned against the rough bark of the tree, she wondered if she should climb up to its branches for added safety. But the thought of Kodiak's anger kept her rooted in place, so she stayed hidden behind the trunk and watched the scene unfold.

Kodiak's calm expression belied the dark emotions roiling inside him as he confronted his uncle. "You must be raving mad to try and steal my mate away from me," he growled, applying more pressure on the arm under his feet. "I think this is the perfect time for us to settle the scores. What do you think?"

Hunter's face twisted in pain as he tried to fight back. But Ko