“What part of I can't shift don't you understand?" I asked as I took a step towards him.

His eyes bore into mine challenging me to refuse—to disobey him and that's exactly what I was going to do.

“Do not make me repeat myself," he warned as the others watched the exchange. They were all looking at me like I have lost my mind and maybe I have.

The atmosphere was filled with tension and it felt like everyone was holding their breath as Xander and I continued to hold contact, waiting for who would break first.

By law I'm not supposed to look into the King's eyes, but well,...