“You promised me the mark! You can’t claim that Human whore!” Jessica squeals, and I cringe.
I don’t stop moving, not even when the unhinged bitch starts shaking with rage, and the knife held at Rebecca’s throat presses harder. I need to get closer. I need to get my hands on Michael.
I’m nearly there. So close to being between Coal and his father. So fucking close when Rebecca screams, grabs Jessica’s arm, and flips her over. Jessica lands on her back, a loud crack ringing out, and I gasp when Rebecca uses Jessica’s knife against her, stabbing the evil bitch in the heart.
Everything happens in slow motion, and I watch as Rebecca and Nero shift. Then Genny is tossed to the floor as theWolf that had been holding her also shifts, and the mass of Wolves charge.
Thankfully, Nero didn’t come alone, and his people come flying into the clearing, attacking as well.
Coal charges his father, and Quil charges his. I watch, terrified, as they clash.
I’m pulling my dress off, and shifting in the next second, heading straight for Michael.
“Grab the bitch Luna, and let's get out of here!” Michael screams at his Beta, but it’s too late for them to flee. Coal and Quil reach their fathers and fists fly.
As I charge in my Wolf form, I don’t know who to go after first.
Ultimately I decide I need to take out Michael first. I hate that I feel like I’m choosing between my men.
I’m tackled just moments before I would have reached Michael, though, and as I roll, I feel sharp teeth sink into my thigh. My yelp can’t be held in, and it's exactly what the Wolf who attacked me wanted because it distracts all of my men.
I roll, gaining the upper hand, and break the other Wolf’s neck with my teeth. As I roll ready to charge, the sight before me stops me mid-stride.
Coal is pinned beneath Michael, who’s got his claws to his son's throat.
Quil is also on his back, Hector pinning him down with his knees on his chest.
“You might save one of them, but the other will die,” Michael growls at me.
“Save Coal!” Quil manages to rasp, but my Wolf is frozen. She can’t choose.
“Save Coal…”Quil begs through the bond, as it snapsback into place, making my Wolf whimper as we’re hit with all his pain.
I shift, standing and walking over.
“No.” Is all I can say.
Michael digs his claws into Coal’s throat. “Don’t come any closer, or I’ll kill him.”
“I don’t care, go ahead.” I keep inching closer, as Michael barks a laugh.
“You think I’m stupid. Take another step, and I will kill him right here!!” His frantic scream lets me know he’s not sure what I’ll do. Daniel is close, using my distraction to his advantage, and I look over my shoulder briefly, seeing that Matteo and Dean are close behind me.
“You heard me. Kill him, bitch,” I taunt, and as Michael rages, Daniel pounces.
He tackles Michael, who is still in his Human form, and I shift my focus to Hector. I shift midair.
As both men fight, rolling around in the dirt, I turn to Hector and charge.
The Beta is so distracted by what just happened with Michael and Daniel, he doesn't even see me coming until I'm already on his back.
My teeth latch to his throat as I roll my body. I spin, so I slam him to the ground with my grip on his neck.
There's a sickening snap as I break his neck, but I'm so angry I don't stop. I shake my head side to side, thrashing his body around.
I don't stop until Quil calls my name. I turn to see him on his knees.
“It's ok, killer. I think he's dead.”
