Had Enough

Scott's breath hitched, the realization slamming into him like a freight train. Viktor was Kain's mate and the human mate Jo was talking about has to be Kain.

This can't be happening.

His heartbeat pounded in his ears, drowning out the noise around him. He turned sharply to Jo, gripping his friend's arm like a lifeline. "Are you sure? The human—who is he?" His voice came out hoarse, raw with urgency.

Jo blinked, startled by Scott's sudden shift in demeanor. "Whoa, whoa, whoa—calm down, man!" He grimaced, trying to pry Scott's fingers off his arm. "What's wrong with you?

Scott barely registered his reaction, his mind in chaos.

Jo let out a breath. "Look, I don't know the guy's name, but I heard Viktor's planning to turn him or something. The guild's trying to stop it, obviously. My mom didn't say much else."

Scott's grip tightened. "Where are they? Where's this Viktor now?"