Free Fox, Morgan - Tempted by the Moon [Moonlight Shifters 2] (Siren Publishing Ménage Amour) by Morgan Fox

wolf.”
    “Who do you think you are, telling me what you won’t let me do? I could rip your heart out of your chest without even breaking a sweat, little pup.” Sebastian’s guttural tone left an icy chill running up and down Jonah’s spine.
    “You could try.” Jonah’s intense stare burned hot from his eyes. He would stand his ground, and if it meant his death, then so be it. Brie would be safe, even if it killed him.
    “Are you challenging me, little brother? Do you wish to be alpha? If this is what you want, you’ll have to kill me, you know.”
    Jonah shook his head, pushing his chest out, the bones in his back going ramrod straight. He said plainly, “No, I don’t want to be alpha. I’ve never wanted to be alpha. I just want to protect Brie. She’s our mate, brother. And I have just as much right to protect her as you do, and right now I’m protecting her from you .” He stepped closer to Sebastian. “I’ll fight you if I have to, but I would prefer that you realize what you were planning would only hurt her, and because you love her you’ll reconsider.”
    Jonah moved to stand beside Sebastian, careful not to look as though he was coming with the intention of physically fighting him. He held his brother’s blistering stare. “If our roles had changed and I was experiencing what you are, would you let me use Brie the way you’re suggesting? Would you let me ravage her body the way your wolf would do? You are so out of control you could turn during sex and kill her. You would claw and bite her to death. Do you want to risk doing that to the woman you claim to love?”
    Sebastian breathed hard, his chest rising and falling in exaggerated movements. “No,” he replied quickly, and his answer was a relief to Jonah.
    Honestly, Jonah didn’t know what to do with his brother, or he didn’t know what Sebastian would do if he got close to Brie again. He couldn’t risk either one getting hurt. What Jonah saw in his brother’s eyes wasn’t normal mating heat. It was something else. His gut twisted at the thought that something awful was happening to his brother.
    “What happened to you while you were away?”
    Sebastian pushed passed Jonah, shouldering him out of the way. Jonah turned to face him. “Where are you going?”
    “Out of here.” He mumbled. “I need to get away before I destroy everything in sight. I need to run.”
    “Are you sure turning into the wolf is a good idea?”
    “I don’t have a fucking clue,” Sebastian snapped. “But if I stay here, I will seek Brie out, and I will have her whether you want me to or not.” He growled, the tension of his thoughts sprawled across his face. “Her scent is everywhere, and I can’t bear it any longer.” He turned and stripped his clothes from his body.
    Transformation complete, the large white wolf emerged and ran into the darkness of night, disappearing into shadows.

    * * * *

    Brie woke to the sound of harsh breathing, almost like a thunderous purr. The fine hair on her arms and neck stood on end. She nuzzled against her pillow, grasping the blanket tight to her chest, while her eyes sought out the noise coming from the depths of the room.
    “Who’s there?” she called out, hoping that it was just her sleepy mind playing tricks on her.
    Panic gripped hold of her heart. She didn’t need another attack from Mason Levi. She didn’t need to once again feel the vulnerability of being powerless, trapped at the edge of death. That was the last thing she wanted to feel.
    Pushing up onto her elbows, she glanced around the room, circling the area in a strategic pattern. Her eyes swept from the door, over furnishings, seeking out every shape, until her vision settled on the massive image huddled in front of the doors leading to the balcony. Eyes rounded, mouth dry, she swallowed hard.
    The sheer white curtains danced as the cool night air drifted into the room. She remembered closing those doors before falling asleep. She didn’t sleep