Kolz"s heart froze in his chest when Calla screamed. "Let me see," she yelled at Wyll and Ryck as she beat them with her little fists. The guards ignored her attempts at freedom. They would not allow her to expose herself to trouble any more than they would let the rogue scoop her from the ground. They were doing exactly as they had been instructed. But knowing that didn"t calm Kolz"s anger at his mate"s anxiety. He transformed into his human form and was at her side in his next breath. He wrapped her in his arms and pulled her close. She struggled in his grasp. "Let me see, Kolz. I need to…" She was worried about Xander. Realization hit him like a bulldozer. She wanted to make sure he was unharmed… just like a true mate would. Once they spent more time together, that bond would only

