And Then There Were Four (Lilith Carrie)

Zia's slimy fingers wrapped around Lucas' arm as she leaned in and kissed the corner of his lips. As much as I wanted to remain calm and not let her see how much it was affecting me, I couldn't. A low growl emitted from my throat enticing the beast within Lucas because

behind his gaze a flash of gold let me know his beast wasn't pleased with the choices he was making.

"Oh, is someone jealous?" Zia hissed, causing me to roll my eyes and laugh.

"Jealous?" I smirked. "That would call for me to have someone worth being jealous over. I wouldn't really call you competition, Zia. You're more like... a gnat that doesn't leave when you swat it."

Crossing my arms over my chest, I watched her eyes narrow at me as a look of shock and disgust crossed her face. She couldn't believe what I had said to her, but honestly, she had no one to blame but herself. In a moment of amusement, I thought the argument was over, but as I looked at Trixie, whose expression matched so many others, I misjudged the situation.

The punch Zia threw caught me off guard, and as her fist connected with the side of my face, I stumbled. A wave of anger rushed through me. My eyes connect with her's, causing an 'oh shit' expression to come forth in her eyes.

"A sucker punch... really, Zia?" I snarled at her with fists clenched at my sides, my nails extending, cutting into my palms as I thought of the many ways I was going to demolish her.

"Cassie, calm down right now," Lucas said warningly as he pushed Zia behind him.

her after what

and even though he hesitated, he quickly sneered once more,

my mate, Cassie. So why would I care what happens to you?" he replied, causing my heart to clench

began to laugh

any idea I

get

rolling through me like a typhoon, I reached out past Lucas and snatched

droplets of blood to drip down her flawless skin. "Find

gripped my hand, trying

Lucas was too stunned initially to do anything at first. Yet, he did come to terms

I'd probably kill Zia. My brother already had his arms wrapped around my waist trying to break me free of the hold had

the girl.

an all time high as I

now!" Pollux screamed at me, trying to get me to focus and loosen my hold. My will and drive to high