James doesn't even look away from the vampire leering at Skip while she whispers in his ear. He ought to rip him apart right here in front of everyone. He ought to protect his pack. He ought to do something...

but everything he'd want to do would lead to something worse and frankly...James has no idea how bad things are going to be.

He backs down.

For now.

He backs away from the vampire without looking away, taking Skip with him as he goes to place his own vote before ushering Skip inside herself.

He might not tear them apart. But like hell he's just going to sit here and not do anything.