126 Hierarchy and Peace - Part 2

ELIA

"But… how? How could him humiliating you make Reth stronger?" Elia clawed her hands into her hair. "I don't understand how what happened last night could make anyone happy, but most of all you? Everyone was staring and… and… he threatened you!"

"He made it clear what the boundaries are around you—males shouldn't touch you. At least, not right now, so soon after the claiming. I imagine he will relax on that later. And I'm to give you more space when we speak. Frankly, I was just glad he didn't tear my throat out for accepting the position. He had reason to."

"What?!"