"Did you just say Ezio tried to kill you?"
Both Violet and Ezio remained silent, and I gritted my teeth as my wolf surged into the surface. I couldn't believe it. I didn't want to. Just the thought of my brother, my kin, attempting to not just harm but kill my mate, sent my wolf into a frenzy.
"ANSWER ME!"
Violet flinched, her eyes tearing up again. Still, she bit her lip and refused to respond.
I turned at Ezio, but he looked away, shame marring his face. It was enough for me to deduce the truth.
"Why?"
Ezio kept his face averted as he fisted his hands tightly.
"Dammit, Ezio. WHY?!"
My body moved on its own, and I gripped Ezio's collar, wringing his lithe body until he answered. Ezio wrapped his fingers around my wrist, preventing me from moving. "I thought I was doing the right t
