His wolf lowered his head in challenge, and for a second, I thought he was going to charge me. Any move he made against me right now could be seen as a formal challenge. Was Finn ready to be an alpha? More importantly, was he ready to bring me down?
I advanced, and to my relief, Finn took a step back. I pulled hard on our bond, making my wishes clear.
Shift.
He didn’t. Turning, I snarled at the circle, and they retreated. When I turned to face Finn, I could see the calculations in his eyes. I growled, but he banked left and tried to race past me. Leaping on him, we both tumbled on the ground. Claws and fangs came out, and pain ripped down my side.
Fucker.
His power came ripping out of him full force, and I knew the moment he lost control. Before his wolf could make a move, I pinned hi
