*for a moment, something flickers in a circle around them; anyone looking on will see nothing but quiet conversation.
In particular, nobody but Toboe can see it as Jace moves, stronger than any human has a right to be, flipping Toboe on his back and taking firm hold of his stomach with one hand. There's only an instant of hesitation before he leans over and closes his mouth firmly over Toboe's throat -- and the convenient thing about telepathy is that he can still communicate.*
I am your leader, Poppy. Your Alpha. Do you understand?