Chapter 221

Freya’s POV His jaw tightened almost imperceptibly. "About?" "The Howlthorne Pack has been marking territory boundaries near my parents' pack. Three separate incidents this week." A flicker of genuine surprise crossed his features. "When did this happen?" "Timothy called me this morning. I tried to reach you immediately." "Aurora mentioned nothing about this." "Imagine that," I replied dryly. Silvano's eyes narrowed. "What exactly are you implying, Freya?" I held his gaze steadily. "I'm not implying anything. I'm stating facts. Aurora answered your phone. I told her it was urgent pack business regarding territory incursions. She refused to put you on the line or disturb you." "I was in negotiations all day—" "And your phone conveniently went straight to voicemail for the next six hours?" I challenged. A muscle worked in his jaw. "What do you want, Freya?" The question—so direct, so cold—knocked the wind from me momentarily. What did I want? I wanted my mate back. I wanted my family who