"Kill him!" Kieran ordered.

Gwendolyn's eyes widened fearfully. She turned just in time to see Kane push out his claws and raise it.

"No! No please! No! No!" She screamed.

Kieran lifted a hand, stopping Kane momentarily.

He walked slowly towards her and gripped her jaw.

"You care about this man." He murmured, gazing deeply into her eyes. "So I ask again. Who is he to you?"

She swallowed and cast a nervous look towards Julian.

"He's my friend." She whispered. "He's like a ...