Scott Sterling was insulting her idol, indirectly sneering at Silas Thornton's inability to manage his clan.
Chloe Thornton shot to her feet, the table legs screeching against the floor. "I've shown you respect because you're a Wizard of the Fox Clan, but are you trying to start a fight by baselessly slandering our King of Wolves?"
Her tone was full of threat, but Scott Sterling was completely unfazed.
He shifted his position, setting Buddy down beside him. He ran a hand over the dog's raised hackles, reminding her nonchalantly, "You're the one asking for my help. Is this the right attitude to have?"
Chloe Thornton's throat tightened. Her face filled with indignation, she forced herself to sit back down. "I'm sorry."
"Apology not accepted." Scott Sterling lazily lifted his gaze, tilting his chin slightly and gesturing toward the door. "Leave."
