Page 47 of Claimed By Fur and Fangs

“You’re safe now,” I murmured, pressing a kiss to her forehead. “I’ve got you.”

The hospital security rushed over, their voices loud and urgent. They ushered us inside, taking us to a private room for safety. Amelia sat on the edge of a chair, her hands still shaking as I knelt in front of her.

“Finn,” she said softly, her eyes searching mine. “Why were they after me?”

“I don’t know,” I admitted, my jaw tightening. “But I’m going to find out.”

My mind raced, replaying the fight.

The fangs. The speed. They were vampires, and they’d targeted Amelia. Why? What did they want with her?

I stood abruptly; my fists clenched.

“Stay here,” I told her, my voice firm. “Don’t leave this room. I’ll be back.”

“Finn where are you going?” she asked, her voice rising in panic.

“To get answers,” I said, already heading for the door. I turned to the security guard. “Don’t let her leave this room. No one comes in or out until I get back.”

The guard nodded, and I stormed out of the hospital, my blood boiling. I knew exactly where to go.

Aidan’s glass office building gleamed in the sun. I bypassed the front desk, shoved past the protesting receptionist, and made for the elevator.

“Sir, you can’t go up there!” one of the security guards shouted, grabbing my arm.

I turned, my eyes flashing gold.

“Try and stop me,” I growled, shoving him off with enough force to send him stumbling back. The other guards hesitated; their eyes wide as they took in my expression. They didn’t follow me.

The elevator opened, and I stormed down the hall, footsteps echoing. His secretary tried to stop me, but I pushed past and threw open his office door. Aidan looked up, surprised and annoyed.

“Finn,” he said, leaning back in his chair. “Didn’t get enough of a beating yesterday? Or are you here to apologize?”

I slammed my hands on his desk, leaning in close.

“Some vampires just tried to kidnap Amelia.”

“What?” Aidan’s smirk vanished, his eyes narrowing.

“You heard me,” I snarled. “Two of them. They followed her to the hospital. If I hadn’t been there, they would’ve taken her. Now, tell me why the hell vampires are after her.”

“I don’t know,” Aidan stood, his expression darkening.

“Is Amelia, okay?” he added.

“Bullshit,” I snapped. “You’re a vampire. You know how your kind operates. Why would they want her?”

Aidan’s jaw tightened, and for a moment, he looked almost… guilty.

“I don’t know, Finn. But I’ll find out.”

“You’d better,” I said, my voice low and dangerous. “Because if anything happens to her, I’m holding you responsible.”

Aidan met my gaze, his eyes cold. “I’ll handle it.”

“You’d better,” I repeated, turning on my heel and storming out of his office. My mind was racing, my wolf pacing restlessly inside me. Whoever those vampires were, they’d made a mistake. They’d come after Amelia, and now they’d have to deal with me.

“I need to see Amelia, I need to make sure that she’s alright,” Aidan said as he picked up his jacket.

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