Lycan’s POV
They moved too fast and that was their first mistake.
The moment she pushed back, just a fraction, just enough to show she wasn’t folding, they rushed her. Fear always made them reckless. I stepped in before they touched her.
Not loud.
Not dramatic.
Just… there.
Between them. The shift was immediate.
Like something heavy dropped into the room.
One of the warriors didn’t stop in time.
His hand came forward and I caught it.
Effortless.
My grip tightened just enough to remind him what he’d done. Not enough to break but enough to hurt.
His breath hitched.
Sharp.
Surprised.
“Step back.”
My voice came out low.
Flat and controlled. He didn't move.
His instincts told him to resist. His body told him not to. I tilted my head slightly. Just enough.His knees almost buck
