207 Back to the Pack House

Being a wolf of such higher rank, the burning sensation disappeared quite early. What remained however was utter humiliation and anger that was about to burst out of Ashton. Unfortunately, or fortunately Caleb was way ahead of him.

"Dad, step away from him"! He shouted at him. Mr. Wrisberg shot a glare at his son but he did as he was asked. "Why are you slapping him?" He asked his father.

"Why are you defending him?" Mr Wrisberg retorted 

"He is my mate", Caleb asserted

"The mate who abandoned you eight years ago." Mr Wrisberg scoffed. "What a mate". He noted sarcastically

"Dad, you don't know what he has been through. Shouldn't you give him a chance to explain" Caleb pleaded.

"I don't care. When he chose you to be his mate he was supposed to be with you. Not disappear out of the blue like that"! Mr Wrisberg raised his voice and yet maintained his calm..