Chapter 22

Letting out her characteristic deranged battle cry, Lynn shifted back to her wolf form and lunged at Stefano. 

"No!" Tristan screamed as the Alpha struck her with no hesitation. In that one hit, Lynn broke the glass towards the balcony and landed there painfully. She went immobile within seconds. 

"You said you wouldn't hurt her." T snarled at Stefano. 

"Well, you can't really blame me for defending myself, can you?" Stefano answered, and Tristan couldn't really argue about that. He checked Lynn in his periphery. She was beginning to stir, so he gathered she'll be okay. Tristan made a mental note to remind her again about recklessly attacking Alphas, especially ones as insane as Stefano. 

"Are you sure you want to do this? All of werewolf kind will know what you are, Stefano." Tristan said, buying himself time.

As he was, Tristan knew he stood no chance against Stefano, who was different than other werewolves. His opponent