REINER Isabelle had crossed the line. In fact, she had crossed it the moment she first spoke to my mate — but now I had completely lost my patience. Her eyes filled with panic as I slammed her against the wall - when she realized my claws were around her throat, my fangs less than six inches away, and that I was in no mood to negotiate. Her hands gripped my wrists, trying to free herself: as time passed, her face turned blue. I barely heard Mark's shouts, his hands on me as he tried to pull me off Isabelle. But I had no intention of hurting her — at least, not physically. No, I intended to set the record straight: and if I knew my sister even a little, I knew the weight of the truth and the consequences of her actions would destroy her far more than any beating could. I migh

