In this house, Ines, although not the Alpha's current mate, holds more power than even Rayne who is the man's fated mate. She is the hostess and the manager of the social and domestic ledgers. Any physical challenge, any disrespectful display of Alpha dominance toward her, would be twisted and used against him. It's a clear, easily exploitable sign of unstable temperament that would jeopardize his reputation further in this family. Except this time, it wouldn't stop at the family, but the entire pack. He cannot challenge her and get away with it.
The raw fury is suffocated by hard logic. Hence, Amias simply stares, letting the intensity of his hatred burn her face for a long, agonizing second.
Then, he ignores her.
He whirls around without a word, leaving the threat hanging in the air like a pulled pin on a grenade. He strides the final few feet to his suite, yanking the heavy wooden door open so violently the latch groans in protest.
