Natalie's POV
The ice hands held Dominic suspended above the ground. His black wolf form twisted and snarled but could not break free. I watched him struggle and felt nothing but exhaustion. The kind that went deeper than bone. Deeper than blood. The crown on my head felt heavier now. Like it was made of lead instead of ice.
Through the bond, I felt Xander trying to stand. His ribs were broken. Three at least. Maybe four. Kade was bleeding from a gash across his shoulder. Deep enough that I could see muscle. Their pain pulsed through me in waves that made my knees weak. But I kept my hands raised. Kept the ice steady. Kept Dominic trapped.
"Let me go." His voice was distorted. Half human. Half wolf. All rage. "You cannot hold me forever girl."
"I do not need forever." My voice came ou
