She bares her teeth at him and growls, the animosity wafting out of her in waves. "You!" She growls, "What do you want from me?"

Sophia is immediately dashing closer to try and help her mate, a growl leaving her lips, but Caleb raises a hand, stopping her in her tracks even as his throat bobs heavily and with effort. Sophia whimpers helplessly, resorting to using her words.

"Marisol, please, let him go. We're not your enemies." She pleads.

“Lies” Marisol counters in a ...