Chapter 18

• Jason’s POV
• The room was silent after the others had left, but the tension hung heavy in the air, thick and palpable. Katherine’s wolf stood before me—fierce, wild, and untamed, her glowing amber eyes locked onto mine. Her restlessness was evident in every twitch of her muscles, every sharp intake of breath, and every flick of her tail. She was struggling to find control, teetering on the edge of complete chaos.
• Her growl rumbled low, a warning, but I didn’t back down. I wouldn’t. This was my mate, and I wasn’t about to let her hurt herself. I crossed my arms over my chest, keeping my posture calm but commanding. She needed to see strength, not hesitation.