Lilia POV

While dancing with Dirge, she noticed an expression she’d learned to recognize. All the Cresta men and Cyran had their version of it. It ran the gamut from absolutely ballistic and out for blood (Dane, Patch) to rage and worry (Kyon) to cold fury that could be even more menacing (Jiro and Cyran.) But on every man, the wolf eyes and snarl meant only one thing: A mate was in danger.

His hands dug into her arm and she felt his claws pierce her skin like needles. ...