Chapter Eighteen Owen was caught between the need to protect Stasia and the need to rip Bryan Vega's throat out for daring to come near his mate. His wolf roared to the surface and demanded he shift, but he fought the change. He'd be no help to anyone on paws. He got between Em and Bryan and pushed the woman back before rearing forward and grabbing Vega by the scruff of his neck and pulling him off of Stasia. Stasia showed more presence of mind than expected and kicked out with one foot until the wolf stumbled back. Andre took over then, leaping at Vega and tackling him to the floor. It all happened in a handful of seconds. "What's going on in here?" Gibson burst into the room, Rowe and Jackson right behind him, and took in the scene: Stasia clutching her shoulder, Em backed in a corn

