The Beast Within

Chapter Fourteen – The Beast Within

Zara's POV

Selene's claws burned against my cheek, the sting sharp and deep. My fingers brushed over the wound, and when I pulled them away, I saw blood.

Bright red.

Against my pale fingers.

Something inside me snapped.

A slow, scorching heat spread through my veins—not the usual fire of anger or the sharp sting of pain. This was different.

My wolf stirred, violently.

"Let me out," Vorgris growled.

"No."

"She deserves to be put in her place."

"I can handle her."

"She struck first. That means we strike last."

"I said no."

But Vorgris wasn't listening.

A deep rumble vibrated in my chest. My fingers curled into claws before I even realized it, the air around me crackling with an energy I barely understood.

Selene stepped back.

For the first time—she hesitated.

But it was too late.

I moved.

Faster than I ever had before.