Elara's Pov But his cocky grin only deepened as he leaned down, kissing my forehead like we weren’t seconds from being mauled and I was too shocked to speak. “When is it not the time for good banter?” SMASH! The barrier shuddered violently, one huge paw slamming down so hard the entire spell shimmered, flickering like a dying light bulb. Kian’s growl was relentless. The cracks deepened. The dome wouldn’t hold much longer. I could feel it. And Liam? Liam was still smiling. But his eyes… those deep purple reddish eyes? They weren’t smiling at all. Another c***k. Another shudder. Outside the barrier, Kian’s black wolf threw his head back and howled, long, loud, furious, the sound of an Alpha on the verge of snapping all control. Liam rolled his shoulders, tightened his grip on

