Taking her place next to her husband, she hid her trembling hands beneath the table. However, as her eyes peeked at him, his gaze was on her hands. She shyly flashed him a bitter smile.
Kai frowned and looked at his pack members. "Enough!" His voice was commanding and loud, bringing a silence that could deafen ears. The shifters exchanged submissive glances. Some of them didn't have any problem with their Luna Queen being human, mostly male shifters, but obviously, she wasn't that popular among the females.
"I expected you all to debate about it respectfully. But I see most of you have the stomach to disrespect my wife in front of me. I wonder where this courage has crept into my court!"
His voice was firm, but each word carried a depth that dripped with danger.
As he paused, Coran pulled back his seat and stood up, going behind his sister, his palms resting on her shoulders. Elaika flinched under that menacing touch.