Page 29 of Rogue Wolf

Tamaska wasn’t going to stand and watch this unnatural fight. She’d seen enough of the vampires' lethal power during the clubhouse attack.

She struggled to her feet, needing to do something that would help. She wasn’t strong enough or fast enough to fight the vampire. And she’s only get in the way. But…

She stumbled over to the glass balcony doors. She pushed the curtain back, allowing the last of the sun’s rays to flood the apartment.

But would that be enough? She moved out of the way, to minimize blocking the light.

Kodiak switched tactics, his attacks pushing Amdis closer to the sunlit balcony.

Tamaska pulled the curtains back even further, sending the last of the day’s light straight into the vampire's path.

Amdis screamed as if being pierced with a knife. He stumbled, struggling to move as the light hit his body.

Kodiak sprang into the air, aiming a powerful swipe of his paws directly at Admis and preparing to sink his teeth into the vampire.

Instead, Admis rolled out of the way. He howled in pain as his exposed skin sizzled bright red in the sunlight.

The vampire threw himself against Tamaska and grabbed her.

“You’re coming with me,” he said, rushing to the door. He pushed it open, dragging her behind him.

“I said no!” Tamaska pulled hard against Amdis' grasp, trapping him in the sun's rays as Kodiak shoved him further into the light.

“You’re mine,” hissed the vampire.

“No, I’m not.” She twisted her arm, trying to find a weakness in his grip.

He only pulled harder, and she stumbled toward him as Kodiak snapped at her shirt to pull her back.

Her wolf wasn’t attacking, and she realized it was because Admis was too close.

“Don’t worry about me, Kodiak!”

“Because she’s mine,” snarled the vampire, hauling her against him again and edging for the shadows.

“Do it,” she whispered.

Kodiak growled beside her. His muscles tensed as he prepared to attack the vampire.

Amdis hissed at Tamaska as Kodiak swiped his arm with sharp claws, “I’ll be back for you.” Then, he let her go.

He rushed out into the fading sunlight. His inhuman speed and agility allowed him to climb quickly around the building, clambering out of the light and away from Tamaska.

She turned back. Kodiak stood naked in front of her. She wanted to rush to him, to be in his arms, but the stormy look on his face stilled her.

“What are you doing here?” he asked, voice cold.

She swallowed sharply. “Getting some things.”

“After I told you not to.”

“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean this to happen.” She held out her hands that shook. “I thought—"

“I’m starting to think you don’t think. Or maybe that you’d rather be with the vampires than me.” He raised his arms in exasperation.

“That’s not true.” Moisture pricked at her eyes.

“Your life is more important than your things.”

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