The anger became too intense to the point I had no choice but to shift. I could feel the rage just underneath the surface, taunting me to lash out, to take what’s mine. Seeing Knox touch Amelie was more than I could bear. All I could think of was ripping him apart.
Running as my wolf always used to clear my head, but it didn’t help this time. The second I get back to my house and shift, the rage is still there. Kami walks out onto the porch with a set of clothes in her arms. She hands them to me and backs away, clearly sensing I’m on the verge of losing control.
Once I’m dressed, Colin comes up behind me and sighs. “When were you going to tell me you’ve been feeling the rage?”
Kami’s head jerks my way, and I look away. “Not long,” I hiss through clenched teeth. I can still see how Knox stared at Amelie and the way he touched her in my mind. “Seeing Knox with Amelie didn’t help. I can’t leave her with him. She has no idea what he’s capable of.”
“It’s her choice, Z. It’s obvious they have a past. I saw the way he looked at her.”
“Which is?” I snap, feeling the anger well up in my chest even more. Turning around to face him, I can’t stop my hands from shaking. I won’t be able to rest until I know Amelie’s safe.
Colin glances over at Kami, and his expression saddens when he focuses back on me. “He cares for her, Z. I know you don’t want to hear that, but they have history.” He holds up his hands. “Now, don’t get me wrong, I know he’s a dangerous wolf. I’ll kill him in a heartbeat if I have to.”
“No,” I growl. “Knox is mine.”
Colin blows out a sigh. “And I understand that. I could sense some darkness in him. That’s why I know not to trust him, and neither should the others. We’re not going to let our guard down.” He steps toward me. “The question is … what are you going to do?”
The full moon is tonight, and my mate is with another man. That thought alone makes me want to kill someone. “I need to call Laila.”
Colin reaches into his pocket and pulls out my phone. “Then you might need this.”
When I shifted, it had flown out of my pocket when my pants ripped. I take my phone and press Laila’s number.
“Hey,” she answers. “Cedric just got back. I heard what happened.”
“Which is why I need your help.”
She sighs. “Anything. What do you need?”
“I need to get Amelie away from Knox tonight; it’s the full moon.” If he were to force himself on her, they’d be mated even though she’s mine. I can’t take any chances.
“Done,” she says. “Come over to my house, and we’ll plan our attack.”
“I’m on my way.”