Lawrence’s POV

I clutched at the hand holding my neck while blood hammered in my ears. Clement's sneer was nearly dripping with satisfaction, and his breath felt hot against my ear.

"You put up a great fight," he growled. However, it's useless. You ought to have seen that you could never keep them safe.

I let out a growl and used all of my last effort to twist my body. The air was heavy with the metallic tang of blood, but I didn't mind. Inside of me, my wolf roared, wanting revenge and ...