Lima looked at Jackson, tears welling in her eyes. “If I could, I would have. But I’m old, and my powers are weak after living with wolves for so many years.”

Priya thrashed against her restraints, sobbing as she watched Priyank being beaten to the ground, blood pooling beneath him.

'Please!!' she pleaded in her mind.

Aman sneered. “He’s human. But aren’t you royal blood? Is this how you save your mate?” He yanked her head back and slammed it against the chair.

Priyank coughed up blood. “Motherfucker!” He saw the crimson streak trailing down Priya’s face, and despite the agony wracking his body, he tried to crawl toward her....