(Alexander) Derek didn’t move. He stood there like he thought he still had a chance like he could talk his way out of this. He looked at me, then at Selene, then back at me. His jaw was tight. “I didn’t mean to hurt her,” he muttered. Too late. I hit him. One punch straight to the jaw. His head snapped back, and he stumbled. I didn’t give him time to recover. I stepped forward and punched him again. This time, I felt a bone crunch under my fist. He tried to block me, but he was slow. Weak. Kieran was already getting ready to take control, my body shifting slightly as the anger pushed forward. My claws extended just a little, and I used them. I raked them across his side, tearing through his shirt and skin. Derek growled, finally fighting back. He swung at me, but I ducked. His fist g

