Chapter 54

Christina's POV I slapped Hudson's hand before he could reach his phone. "No way. Let the enforcers handle it. You've already gone full Alpha-mode once tonight." I wasn't saying I didn't want Niall to suffer. I absolutely did. But I wasn't willing to risk Hudson catching criminal charges over my ex-mate. When they dragged him off, Niall already looked half-dead—blood covering his mouth, shirt soaked like something from a crime scene. His wolf had been thoroughly dominated by Hudson's more powerful Alpha presence. "Niall isn't worth going to prison for," I told Hudson, making sure he understood my concern. He exhaled heavily, his nostrils flaring as he tried to calm his wolf. "Fine. I'll leave the enforcers to handle it. How's your wrist?" I rotated my wrist and winced. The pain shot up my arm like lightning. Damn Niall and his warrior training. I didn't say anything, but Hudson's heightened senses picked up on my discomfort immediately. He noticed the sweat beading at my temple. "Right