Lucian's POV
"Boca, stay back," I warned, my voice low. I knew how dangerous he became around strangers. "Alina, give me your hand."
I reached for her quickly, but Boca's aggressive tone cut through the air.
"Why is she here?"
"She's here for me," I said firmly, stepping between them. "Stay back, Boca. Don't let things get ugly."
His growl grew louder, deep and threatening. His fangs lengthened, sharp and glistening. His body began to shift, muscles swelling as the beast inside him took over.
"Ragnar, what are you doing? Hold him down!" I yelled.
Ragnar shook his head. "You know no one can stop him once he gets like this. That's why I told you to take that girl away from here."
Boca threw his head back and howled, the sound shaking the walls. His eyes burned with wild fury.
"No outsiders allowed!" His voice boomed, raw and powerful.
