Chapter 217. Picking Sides

Valen’s POV

“You think you can threaten me.” I blasted, pumping a rigid fist at him as the vermillion red in my eyes marinated in resentment. “You think Selene can save you from me? Never see Raina, my mate, again in any lifetime, get it?”

“I will, and I shall,” Gustav challenged.

"Shut the fuck up," I boomed with such immense power that the temple shivered, and foggy dust shot backwards.

At my fastest speed, my feet thrust from the ground and I darted at him, too quick for him to dodge the clasp of my hand clutching his neck. I hoisted him off the ground by his throat, letting his feet dangle as they desperately searched for solid ground, while mine took root on the floor.

"You feeling tough now?" I growled with hatred in my voice.

The Worgen extended his claws and sank them into my arm, piercing them deep until they hit the bone and my blood trickled out, splattering the floor. Because of that, I hurled him to the ground. He cou