Victor’s arm was already mid-swing when I crashed into him—shoulder-first, full speed, no plan, no mercy. Just instinct.Just rage.We both hit the ground hard, rolling through blood and dirt. His claws raked my side, but I didn’t stop. I couldn’t. I forced myself between him and Luca, drawing both blades with shaking hands. My arms were already burning, lungs aching, but I took position. Planted myself in front of the brother I tried to destroy. In front of the woman who changed everything.“You’re not killing him,” I said through clenched teeth. “Not today.”Victor rose slowly, blood dripping from his claws, a crooked smile peeling across his face. His fangs glinted. “So the dog finally bites the hand that raised him.”“You raised me to be a monster,” I said. “I’m done being your weapon.”He tilted his head, studying me like I was prey again. “You won’t last five seconds against me, Julian.”“Maybe,” I said. “But I only need one.”He snarled—and lunged.I barely blocked his first bl
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