In a blur of raw power, Prince launched forward like a wild hungry cat spotting a mortal enemy in its territory.
The massive tiger landed squarely on the centre of the dining table, shattering glasses and silverware in an explosive crash.
Plates flew in different directions.
Wine splashed like spilt blood on the polished floor.
Painstakingly prepared meals were trashed under the animal's paws, and the chandelier trembled from the vibration of its dangerous growls.
Servants screamed, abandoning their duty positions and taking cover behind curtains, fallen chairs and under the table.
Joel stumbled backwards, knocking over his chair as the tiger prowled across the ruined feast, its amber eyes locked onto him with primal intent.
"PRINCE!" Jasper roared at the same time, vaulting forward to stop the angry beast.
But Prince didn't flinch at the call of its master.
Instead, the tiger crouched, claws digging into polished wood, and muscles coiling for the kill.
