Liam's mind raced, his thoughts consumed by the safety of his mate. As he dispatched his opponent, his gaze darted across the battlefield, searching for any sign of Nicole. Fear gripped his heart, but he steeled himself, refusing to let doubt cloud his judgment.

Nicole, aware of Liam's concern, fought with ferocity. She could feel his worry and feared that it could become his weakness. Her instincts led her through the fray, her path clearing as her enemies fell to her swift ...