Claws of Deceit

light. His chiseled features were set in a determined jawline, and his broad shoulders seemed to

with, and Ava felt a surge of

, a hint of surprise in his vo

a fierce intensity. "You're not taking anyone else fr

faintest glimmer of fear in his eyes.

rged at Kai, his werewolf body propell

eth, their battle fierce and intense. Ava w

slip over to Lyra, who was still under Kai's control. "

ad, she snarled and lunged at

to avoid Lyra's attacks. "Lyra,

kept fighting, her eyes blazin

o work. Just when it seemed like Lyra was going to overpower

yra's shoulders and stared deep into her ey

r saw a glimmer of recognition. Then, Lyra's

Lyra's eyes locked onto his. "Ryder

yra tightly. "I'm here,

Elijah and Kai were still fightin

g the upper hand, Kai landed a lucky blo

as Kai raised his foot, rea

eyes blazing with fury. "You'll never hurt my fam

rough the air, barely missing Kai's face. The force of her bl

to a werewolf and pouncing on Kai. Her jaws

overwhelming Kai. The four of them clashed in a chaotic me

of power. Her werewolf form grew stronger, her senses he

s like liquid fire. She felt invincible, her

de with fear as Ava's jaws snapped

advantage, their combined str

. "You've hurt our family for the last time," sh

vened. "Wait!" she cried, her voice echoing off

rowed. "Why not

s something we don't," she said, her voice barely abov

dancing in their depths. "You'll never u

. "Try me," she said, he

t to know the truth?" he sneered. "The trut

d a beat. What was

owed. "What do you

a werewolf," he said, his voice dripping wi

challenge. Ava felt a shiver run do

g about?" Lyra deman

werewolves," he said, his voice dripping with drama. "Th

ai's words. Guardians of the superna

. "What are you gettin

than she ever imagined," he said, his voice barely above

challenge. Ava felt a shiver run do

'm a guardian?" Ava

the supernatural world, Ava," he said, his eyes glinting wit

. "We don't need your

hin her. What did Kai mean? What role could

said, her voice ba

"Oh, Ava," he said. "You have no id