Chapter 172

Mel's POV

Ayla, Dusk, and Rubeus appear in front of us, emerging by the familiar white light. Their expressions remain stoic, and a sense of unease fills the air. It's as if they already know what's happening, but they need us to confirm it.

"What is it?" Ayla hisses, her voice dropping with a calm but venomous tone.

Jaxon steps forward. "Alpha Kellan is coming to wipe you out," he warns firmly.

Her expression remains unchanging. "Is that so?"

Dusk and Rubeus try to maintain their composure as well, but I can still sense their unease. They refuse to make direct eye contact with me, keeping their gaze fixed on Jaxon.

"By your reaction, you knew this would happen. So, what do you plan to do about it? How are you going to protect Melanie?" he growls.

With a subtle tilt of her head, she fixes her gaze on Jaxon. "I believe you already know the answer to that, Jaxon." Her words hang in the air, challenging him. "Will you fight for your mate's safety?"

I can sense my own anger boiling within