Even though Peter had warned him something like this might happen, Damien couldn’t stop Grim from breaking through. It happened so quickly that the giant had stuck his mate with that needle, he hadn’t been prepared. Grim broke through and nearly jumped clear across the room to get to Serenity as she fell limp against the giant’s chest. He ripped past Peter’s arm that had quickly tried to grab him before he did anything stupid, but he was just too slow.
That didn’t stop the giant, though. While he supported Serenity with one arm, he quickly slammed an open palm into Damien’s shoulder as the man barreled toward him, almost without looking. Grim never saw him move, and the force he was met with sent him stumbling back. Grim growled and Damien struggled to regain control as he felt his bo
