The first thing Kael saw made every bit of reason disappear. A man had Caroline pinned against the kitchen counter, his hand was wrapped tightly around her throat.
Caroline's face had turned pale as she struggled to breathe, her trembling hands clawing weakly at his wrist.
The knife she had been holding moments ago laid forgotten on the floor.
Ivy hovered nearby, shouting at the stranger over and over again.
"Leave her alone!"
"Stop it!"
"You monster!"
But her words meant nothing, the man couldn't hear her or see her, all he could see was Caroline.
Kael's eyes that had turned golden started to blaze, his wolf roaring inside him.
Mate.
The word echoed through every part of him and a terrifying growl ripped from his chest, the sound alone shook the apartment.
The stranger's head s
