Xandar’s lilac eyes were turning onyx, furious that he was being disobeyed.

Sasha Cummings’s head remained low as she said, “Your Highness, I apologize for whatever I’ve said to the wolf. I promise that it won’t happen again. It was a slip of the tongue, and I am deeply sorry for the distress that I’ve caused you.”

Xandar was holding back a growl as he said in a low voice, “You insulted my mate and your future Queen. After showing you mercy by letting you train, you’re now trying to push your boundaries by entering this hall?”

Sasha’s head tilted lower as she explained, “If memory serves me well, your...