Conflict in the Kitchen

"How so?" I asked, raising an eyebrow at the ludicrous comment. "Everhaven refused to give us food when their townsfolk saw a huge black wolf attack a woman. I don't even have a wolf; how could I have changed their minds?" 

Kyle scowled at the reminder that it was his Alpha that caused the situation to worsen, but I knew he would never lay the blame at Damon's feet. I had already seen how his pack members were deathly loyal to him when I fought him during ritual combat. 

"That woman Damon attacked was a hunter, and you're related to her though!" Kyle said, victoriously jabbing a finger in my direction as he found something to attack me for. I blinked in surprise; I guess news of Elise's capture wasn't exactly a secret among pack members since it would help boost morale while ensuring the pack remained on guard. 

Kyle saw my surprise and looked even more smug, believing that he found an exposed nerve to step on.