Isabella's POV.

"If you want to turn against those who would otherwise belong to the White Birch Pack, you better think twice about it. Because that would be the equivalent of declaring war on all werewolves." Elijah stood in front of me, shielding me behind him.

It was then I noticed that I was standing really close to the edge of the territory. If I left the territory, then indeed he could do nothing to protect me.

I grabbed his arm, signaling that there was no need for him to treat me this way. Elijah had no intention whatsoever of backing off.

"No, I thought about it again. This whole...