I could sense my mate was in danger, but I am millions of miles away from her. Why did I leave her in the care of my careless brother? Even though I rejected her, the mate bond disagreed. A pang of pain slashed through my chest. I couldn't keep still anymore, but the magic in this place couldn't allow me to travel in time. I wouldn't sit still and allow my mate to slip through my hands. I ran out of the circle Cassandra made to keep all of us safe from the rest of the witches at our necks. I summoned the beast in me who was ever ready to pounce and fight to feast. The wind gathered up in a circle, the tension in the air increased. I ran as fast as I could into the magical gates that led to my mate. She's mine, and no one dares touch her except me.