Chapter 20: Defending His Mate

Lilia POV

Dane tensed, his hand on Lilia’s shoulder. “Healer Azandra, what kind of welcome is that?”

Azandra. Lilia recalled the brothers mentioning the woman, but clearly, they left out a few details. Including that she was interested in Dane!

Healer Azandra thrust out her generous chest, and her wolf musk intensified. “No disrespect intended, Alpha. But you said she helped you uncover a potential plot. The Crimsontails don’t like it when we meddle in their affairs.”

It all sounded perfectly innocent, but Lilia’s hackles rose. Everyone looked at Azandra with reverence and awe as the pack healer, and half of the crowd that smiled so welcomingly moments ago now eyed Lilia with suspicion and hostility.

Dane faced down Azandra. Unlike Lilia, Azandra was Dane’s height and they stared at each other eye to eye without Azandra standing on tiptoe.