Karl's POV
The confrontation I had been dreading finally arrived, but nothing could have prepared me for the intensity burning in Juliette's eyes. She stood before me like a warrior ready for battle, her petite frame radiating an energy that could intimidate men twice her size.
I attempted to appear relaxed against the kitchen counter, but her piercing stare made it impossible to hide my discomfort. The irony wasn't lost on me that this young woman was making me, an alpha who commanded respect from an entire pack, feel like a scolded child.
Sally remained close by, her nervous energy palpable, while Philip struggled to contain what looked suspiciously like amusement at my predicament.
