“NO!”
I saw the arrow flying through the air before I could stop it. I was six feet away from Lyric, and my Lycan was pushing me to get to my mate. I would have taken that arrow for her, but I wasn’t quick enough, and it hit her straight in the chest.
I catch her in my arms as she falls. “Oh, fuc.k. Lyric, keep your eyes open, baby, please.”
“Tha...” She’s trying to say my name but coughs up blood, and my heart sinks.
“Don’t you dare leave me, Lyric.” I press a kiss on her clammy head. “I love you.”
“Thane,” I look at my brother, Tyler, as he crouches beside me. “It came down so fast I couldn’t stop it. Shi.t, I didn’t even see it until it was too late. I’ve sent guards to look for the shooter.”
I don’t answer him; I lift Lyric into my arms as gently as possible. The arrow still stic
