Page 28 of Billionaire Wolf Needs a Fixer

I needed a plan, or I'd charge in blindly, and that wouldn't do either of us any good.I steeled myself, feeling every ounce of my primal hunting instincts come alive.My wolf was ready for the fight.

I focused on Krista through the cloud of chaos surrounding her.She was holding her ground, and I could see her expression flash from fear to defiance.Yes, be strong and unyielding.Don't let them take you down, my wolf thought, urging me onward.

As I approached from the side, hidden by the dense foliage, I caught snippets of their conversation."You think he cares about you?"one of the men sneered at Krista."You're just another pawn in his game.He'll choose his career over you in the end."

Fury pulsed through me.No one was allowed to speak to her like that.I felt her heart quicken, the rage flowing through the bond toward me.

In that moment, unseen and unheard, I slid closer, my muscles rippling as I prepared to launch myself into the fray.Everything faded as I honed my focus on the nearest man, a stocky figure with a taunting smirk that made my blood boil.The threat he posed was no longer theoretical.It was real and immediate.

Suddenly, I heard Krista's voice, steady yet fierce."You don't know anything about me or Levi.He's more than just some celebrity monster you think you can use to get ahead.You're making a grave mistake threatening me."

Her defiance rattled through the air like a challenge thrown down.My wolf roared in approval, echoing her fearlessness.But with each second that passed, my anxiety escalated.I sensed the danger creeping closer, and it ignited a primal hunger to protect what was mine, to defend my mate at all costs.

Then, I sprang into action.

With a deep, guttural growl, I leaped from my hiding place, muscles coiled tight as a spring and releasing in a perfect explosion as I tore through the thick brush.The resounding thud of my paws hitting the ground echoed like a war drum.Time seemed to slow as the men spun around, eyes wide in shock as they registered what was barreling toward them.

"What the—"*

The first man never had a chance to finish his thought as I collided with him, my body crashing into his full speed.The impact was fierce, sending him crumpling to the ground.The sickening crack of his head connecting with the asphalt sent a primal thrill through me.

I could hear her gasp, a mixture of surprise and relief, but not fear.It urged me on, fueling the beast's protective rage.

The remaining two men scrambled to reach for their weapons, but I was faster.I whirled around, fangs bared, and lunged toward the next closest figure.The second thug swung his arm to strike me, but I deftly dodged and sunk my teeth into his arm, biting down hard.A scream erupted from his mouth, a raw, desperate sound that ignited my fury further.A couple swipes of my claws and he fell lifelessly to the ground.

The moment I tasted blood, my wolf surged with power, pushing me deeper into the fight.I didn't care who these men were or what their motives were.All I felt was the desire for them to back off and leave my mate alone.

The last man tried to make a run for it, but I wasn't about to let him escape.In a furious sprint, I lunged forward, anticipating his desperate flight.My powerful legs propelled me forward, and I quickly closed the distance.I howled for vengeance, the taste of it bitter and strong in the air.

I pounded down on him, catching his jacket in my jaws, and bringing him down to the ground with a force that rattled the earth beneath us.With a vicious snarl, I pinned him to the ground, my weight holding him still as I breathed heavily, the primal satisfaction surging through me.I fixated on the men who dared threaten my mate.They didn't just come for me, they threatened her existence.The fury that surged through me was fiercer than any emotion I had ever felt before.

Just as I pressed my claws down harder on his throat, he twisted his body to pull a knife from his belt.I snarled, the sound low and menacing, my reflexes kicking into high gear as I released my hold momentarily.Before he could make any attempt to attack, I clamped my jaws at his arm with renewed intensity, knocking the weapon from his grip and sending it sliding across the road with a sharp clatter.He cried out in pain as his arm snapped.

I heard Krista's voice echoing behind me, rising in a mix of fear and urgency."Levi!Behind you!"Her warning broke through the chaos, and I turned just in time to see another figure emerging from the trees, another of Dante's men creeping in to ambush me from my blind side.I could sense Krista moving behind me, her eyes wide with panic but filled with fierce determination.

"Get back!"I snarled at her through our bond, leaping in front of her as we both faced the new threat together.

The man hesitated but didn't back down.He raised his gun at us, but my instincts kicked into overdrive.With a surge of adrenaline, I lunged at him, my heart pounding with each pulse of rage.

I threw my body against him, knocking the gun from his hands, the metallic clang ringing in the stillness.I wrestled with him, a furious storm of fangs and claws, beating him into the ground as my breath came out in hot bursts.The fear in his eyes faded as his life slipped away.Krista remained behind me, her presence a steady anchor.She was the only thing that could bring me back from the edge.

I dropped the limp body from my jaws, his blood warm and metallic against my snout.I turned around and pinned the remaining thug lying on the ground.He sniveled in pain as he clenched his injured arm against his chest.

Slowly, I prowled toward him, my paws shaking the ground with each step.I let the wolf slip away until I was human again.I leaned close, grabbing the nape of his jacket with my hands and shaking him.My voice lowered to a menacing whisper."You will leave now.Tell Dante he's made a mistake."

With a frantic jerk, he nodded, and I could see the resolve leaving him.I released him abruptly, allowing him to scramble back to his feet.He shot a terrified glance at Krista, but I interjected."Go.And if I see you again, it will be the last time you draw breath."

With an uneasy retreat, the man backed away, his eyes glinting with fear as he turned on his heel and fled into the woods.

I exhaled sharply, adrenaline still coursing through my veins, but my attention turned to Krista.I felt the bond between us stabilize, the frantic fearful pulse turning into a gentle warmth that washed over my heart as I approached her.All that mattered now was making sure that she was unharmed.

"Krista?Are you alright?"I asked, searching her face, my heart still pounding from the confrontation.

"I'm fine," she stammered, though her voice trembled."You came so fast."

"I'll always come for you, no matter what," I promised, stepping closer to her.I reached out, brushing a loose strand of hair behind her ear, my fingers lingering on her cheek."I'm so damn sorry you got caught up in this.I should've never let you out here alone."

Her eyes locked onto mine, a mixture of gratitude and fear swirling within them.

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