The door exploded inward with a deafening crack, splinters of wood flying through the air like deadly projectiles. Julian stood in the doorway, his massive frame blocking the night sky behind him, amber eyes blazing with a possessive fury I'd never seen before.
"Get. Away. From. Her." Each word dripped with venom as he glared at James.
I could smell Natalie's perfume on him, intertwined with his scent. It made my stomach turn.
"Leave, Julian," I demanded, stepping forward despite James's protective arm trying to hold me back. "You have no right to be here."
Julian's gaze locked onto mine, his nostrils flaring. "I have every right. You're my mate."
"A mate you abandoned," James cut in, moving to stand beside me. "A mate whose daughter died alone because you couldn't be bothered to show up."
Julian's eyes narrowed dangerously. "This doesn't concern you, Knight."
"It does when you break into her home and terrorize her."
