Shane watched her carefully. He could see that she didn't believe his words and that her body was coiling itself to spring. Though wary, his wolf chuffed at the strength of their mate. Barely healed from serious r**e and mutilation and here she was preparing to battle on Alpha in a hospital gown. Regardless of the situation, he knew, his mate was a dangerous opponent. Defensively, he slowly stood from the chair, arms by his side, feet in a wide, strong stance.
He tried one last time to calm his mate. "Sia please, think about it. A wolf never attacks in an urban area. Please Sia, open your mind to me and you will see the truth there."
She growled. "As if I would open my mind to you anymore than you have already forced it to be, mutt." Her eyes sharpened, the pupil narrowing to a slit. Her
