Chapter 9 - Monster

The voice cut through the office.

Dark, sharp, cold and absolutely daring.

Just like that day in the hall.

George gnashed his teeth, staying still while anger drummed in his head.

She was his! His!

No, she is not.

His wolf snapped at him. He heard Zezi call him quickly, like she was afraid of what would happen if he didn't step away.

"George..."

The King was there, still looking at them calmly but the tightness in his jaws showed just how hard he was trying to still have the reigns of control.

"Take your hands off her."

George stood up abruptly. A sudden fear had crawled over him. He felt cold. He immediately grabbed Mira and carried her in his arms. Before Zezi could stand, she felt a cold hand tight around her wrist while she staggered to her feet.

It happened so fast.

She was just kneeling on the floor right there a moment ago and now, here she was by his side. He was fast, faster than they were. So fast that her sight had blurred for a moment.

It was only then she noticed the