Chapter 79

Zuriel

Anger: I'd never felt as much rage against someone as I did for River. My wolf takes over when I see her hitting my mate. Elara is on the floor, covered in blood. I can't hear anything past my growls. I pin the man who worked in my home for years to the ground with my leg while I grab River by the neck and throw her across the wall.

I lift the security guard and squeeze his throat; he is shaking in fear, whimpering as he knows his end is near.

River attempts to run away but is struck down by Eloise before she can get far. I glare at the security guard with fury, and before he can utter a word, I hit him until he is bleeding. I leave his unconscious body on the floor and approach River. She is backing away from me, sobbing, tears streaming down her face, and I can hear the blood rushing through my veins.

" Z- z, she took you from me,"

" Didn't I warn you not to come close to my mate?" I growl, my body shaking.

" Zuriel, you need to take her to the hospital; I'll deal wi