Samantha moved her eyes from the people around her back to the man right in front of her. He was claiming control over the pack after running away. She couldn't tolerate it, no matter the circumstances.
«You left when your people needed you. How can you ask for obedience now? Aren't you ashamed?» she said.
«I did it for the pack. You see, not finding me, Woods left.»
«Alpha Woods, for you,» Samantha replied.
«Is this place under his control?» Polenta snickered. Of course, it wasn't. It wouldn't be so peaceful. «Renato, you should keep your woman in check.»
«Yes, Renato...» Samantha repeated. «Try it.»
«I did nothing yet,» Renato said, raising his hands in defence. «Don't look at me like that.»
«Hey...» Polenta hummed, noticing the odd exchange.
Why was his right-hand man acting so tame with a woman? That was his mate: he had power over her! Why was he behaving like a dog?
«Renato, solve this,» he ordered.