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Kellan and Kieran lunged for her at the same time. Kellan growled low in his throat when his knee went out under him, meaning that Kieran swooped in and grabbed the girl before she could hit the ground. Just watching Kieran catch her and cradle her in his arms, staring down at the pretty doctor with something close to awe…
It hurt. More than his damn leg, deeper.
“A little help, here!” Kieran shouted.
“You f*****g bastard,” Kellan growled.
Several nurses rushed in and pulled Dr. Khouri from Kieran’s arms, leaving Kieran free to turn on Kellan instead.
“She’s mine,” Kieran snarled.
“Like hell,” Kellan swore.
Kieran surprised him by shifting into his bear form, something they usually only did to fit in with the other Guardians. Heedless of his wound, Kellan shifted with a roar, the
