William blazed in front of Brynn. His eyes were bright and wild, his lips were pulled back into a snarl, and he was breathing heavily as if trying to keep himself under control.

“Are you hurt?” he asked her.

Brynn shook her head, but William looked like he didn’t entirely believe her.

Garan groaned against the cave wall as he struggled to his feet.

“You,” William spat, “will never touch her again unless she specifically asks you to.”

Garan ...