REMY Harper helped me to her feet, but she stayed in her wolf form. Her fur was raised, and I knew she was still on edge, ready to defend me if anything happened. “Are you hurt?” she linked me. I shook my head. “I’m fine.” It wasn’t exactly true. I was sure my neck and body were bruised, and there was a small cut on my neck, but they would all heal on their own quickly, so I wasn’t worried. I looked over at Blade, and he was on his knees, breathing heavily. He took the brunt of the damage, and I found myself moving towards him automatically. I fell onto my knees and wrapped my arms around his neck. I had a million questions for him, but that could wait. He fought to protect me, even if it put him in more danger, and I was just happy he was okay. Blade ran his hand over the back of my