Before he could reply, Layzal moved in a blur, suddenly behind his mate, Kaia. He placed his hands on her shoulders. "What would you do if your mate were in deadly danger? Time is of the essence. Every minute we wait, the sickness worsens for my beloved mate. So, what is your decision?"
Markus growled, fury erupting instantly. "Remove your hands from her, now!"
To everyone's surprise, Kaia put her own hands on top of Layzal's. As soon as she touched his skin, her body convulsed, and she almost lost consciousness. Layzal caught her just before she hit the ground.
The werewolf Praetorian guards pulled their weapons, and Markus was ready to charge at Layzal. But the vampire prince raised a hand. "Relax. She will be okay in a few minutes."
Markus pushed Layzal aside as he cradled Kaia in h
