With the involvement of a mate bond, Alpha Denzel had no right to stop him but was greatly saddened.
It felt as if this was some form of repayment for taking Alice from the Black Fur pack. In Raven's situation, he wanted to keep her under his wing and train her, being valuable to the pack, but he still had a little time to teach her how to be an asset to her pack with all her gifts.
"I won't stop you from taking her if she turns eighteen, but as for now, she is still underage. Come back after one year."
Alpha Denzel's voice hinted that there was no room for negotiation, but Alpha Ludwig was displeased, as he wanted his mate under his watch.
"Alpha Denzel, please. I promise to take good care of her."
Now he was getting Alpha Denzel upset. He had no right over Raven until she turned eighteen.