Chapter 82

Victoria Before it connected, a blur of movement knocked the guard sideways. Leo stood over me, his eyes burning with feral rage, his hands already shifting into claws. "Touch her again," he snarled, "and I'll tear your spine out through your throat." The guard recovered quickly, drawing another silver blade from his belt. "Alpha Grimwood sends his regards," he taunted, circling Leo cautiously. Leo's answering growl made the stones beneath us vibrate. "Then send him back my reply." Their fight was brutal and swift—Leo moving with controlled fury, the guard relying on the advantage of his silver weapons. I forced myself to my feet, fighting vertigo as I returned to Enzo's side, determined to free him while Leo kept the guard occupied. As I worked on the final chain, Enzo grabbed my wrist with surprising strength. "Aurora," he rasped urgently. "He's using her... for the ritual." "What ritual?" I demanded, finally breaking the chain. "Enzo, what does Marcus want?" His eyes rolled back mom