Chapter 66

Zachary

His aura exploded outward.

The air detonated between us.

The windows of the house below shattered in a violent burst.

The roof beneath our feet groaned as if it were about to collapse. The wind around us grew heavy and violent. I let mine surge in response, overpowering him instantly.

The roof beneath us cracked and collapsed, sending us crashing into the house below. We landed on our feet.

Fangs out. My eyes glowing bright blue. His, darker and sharper. He is a beta. The air trembled with our power.

“Stay away from my uncle!” he warned.

“No,” I growled. “You stay away from Daphne.”

Silence stretched between us, thick and dangerous. I shifted back slowly, staring at him long enough to make sure my warning sank in. Then I turned to leave.

“What if she chooses me?” he called after me. I stopped. Would that kill you?

I opened my mouth to answer—and realized I didn’t know if I would survive it.

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