Cole gave Dominic a callous smile. "Now that's not going to happen, my dear brother. How strange it is to see something finally pull emotions from you. Nix would be devastated he'd missed this. Not as devastated as you'll be when you watch her die, but still."
A part of Dominic's brain registered that all had gone quiet and that his pack was gathering close. Another part of his brain noted that many of Cole's supporters had been slain and that Dominic's side was winning the battle, but his only care was for the limp woman in Cole's arms. "Release. Her." The bastard didn't. "If you want me, I'm right here. I won't even fight you."
