Valerio
I was washing my hands clean of blood when I looked up, meeting my own eyes in the mirror. They were still shining. My wolf was right at the surface, just waiting to take control again.
“You know this is going to cause issues among the elite when they hear about it?” Chris said from behind me.
I leaned over the sink. It took me a few seconds before I felt my wolf retreat. I raised my head and looked at him in the mirror. He was resting against the doorframe with his arms crossed.
“They were the ones who tried to r**e her,” I growled.
Chris nodded. “But she’s a traitor. People won’t understand why you would want to avenge her, even if she is your mate,” he said, making my wolf stir again.
Calm down, I ordered him.
I rolled my shoulders and stood up straight.
Turning to face
