On Thin Ice (Ariel Estates Series, Book One) by Lee Jessica

Author:Lee, Jessica [Lee, Jessica]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Gay & Lesbian
ISBN: 9781607354772
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing, LLC
Published: 2012-03-25T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five

The change had happened so fast, Silas hadn’t had time to second-guess the decision.

It had already been made.

He had to save Theo. They were there for him, and no way would he stand by, hidden, and allow them to put a bullet in Theo’s head. Passive was not a word in his vocabulary.

The animal inside would kill anyone who threatened someone he loved. He’d think about that revelation later. Right now, he had business to take care of. Like taking down the bastard who had dared to pull a gun on Theo.

Silas launched into the room.

The mercenaries whirled.

Claws extended, Silas lunged straight for the male with Theo.

“Silas!” Theo ducked.

Under the full force of Silas’ impact, the other man hit the floor, knocking the gun from his grip. It skidded across the wood and smacked the wall a few feet away. His face morphed, jaw elongating.

Fuck that. Silas opened wide and went for the bastard’s throat, putting an immediate end to any thought of a possible shift.

Silas wrenched his teeth from the other male’s neck. The warm cooper taste of blood coated his tongue. He growled, then licked at his thick, furred muzzle, the act familiar—second nature. Exhilarating. His shook his head, the heavy weight of his mane forcing him to counterbalance with his front paws.

Whipping around, Silas found another lion, his predatory gaze targeted on a white wolf.

The other beast charged.

Theo leaped, fangs bared.

On a roar, Silas sprang into action, headed for the center of their eminent collision. But he was too late. The large cat swiped a broad paw at the attacking wolf. Theo yelped. Silas rammed into the other lion, and both went sprawling, air punching through Silas’ nostrils. His vision blurred. Strange images danced across his retina. He clawed to his feet, rocking his head, doing his best to focus on the unfolding scene in front of him.

The mercenary was up on all fours again, shaking his dirty cream-colored mane and looking pissed. Silas risked a glance to his left, and his breath hitched.

Theo was down.

His body lay on its side, his white fur stained with crimson.

Oh, shit. What had he done? This was all his fault. All his fault. The words looped in his head, and a dizzying sense of déjà vu nearly knocked him on his ass. The walls of the room bowed in and out. More images, including sounds, exploded across his mind’s eye at a stomach-churning pace.

A gun shot.

Screams.

Travis.

Reid.

Mac.

Jonas.

The plane was going down.

Bile surged to the back of his throat.

Fuck, fuck, fuck. Not now. Not fucking now.

He blinked and glanced to the injured wolf slumped near the door. Theo.

The big cat moved, grabbing Silas’ attention. He repositioned his weight on his hind legs and crouched low. Game on. The arrogant shit wanted to take on the Pride leader…bring it. His scars hadn’t come from playing hopscotch.

They lunged. Jaws wide. Claws scraping the wood. Growls reverberated in his ears. The taste of fur and blood filled his mouth. They rolled, side over side. Silas on top, then the other male.

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