RIKA
I released Athena immediately, letting her drop. She crumpled at my feet, still sobbing theatrically. My body chose that exact moment to remind me how badly injured I was. Weakness crashed through my limbs, my legs shaking. I staggered backwards, about to fall.
Damon caught me before I hit the ground. His strong arms wrapped around my waist, pulling me against his solid chest.
"What did I tell you about touching women in my Pack?" He roared despite holding me gently, his voice vibrating through his chest into my back. "I don't care what she did! You don't put your hands on anyone like that!"
"I'm sorry," I apologized quickly, meaning it despite the rage still simmering. "She had better get the hell away from me then."
"You're too weak right now. Extremely injured. You collapsed
