_Katherine's POV_
A deep, menacing growl filled the air, sending a shiver down my spine. Before I could react, Selene was ripped away from me. Her grip on my hair vanished as she crashed onto the ground with a sharp gasp.
Lucian stood between us, his silver eyes burning with rage. His whole body radiated power. His muscles were tense. His wolf was barely contained beneath his skin. He looked terrifying and dangerous. I had never seen him this furious before.
Selene winced, holding her side as she looked up at him with wide eyes.
"How dare you?" His voice was cold and sharp like a blade. "How dare you lay a hand on her?"
"Alpha—" Selene started, but he cut her off.
"Silence!" His growl shook me to my core. "You will speak when I allow it."
The entire courtyard was silent. I could fee
