Blake demanded and Jackson’s bear clawed to be released at the sight of the danger. Jackson bit down on the need within him to shift. The sound of Shane’s bear roaring as it burst from within the man snatched Blake’s attention momentarily and his eyes flicked towards the back garden… Jackson moved fast, but not fast enough. The crack of the gun going off and the screaming pain that went through Jackson’s right side didn’t stop him from lunging for the weapon with one hand and bringing his other arm round with his fist connecting with the side of Blake’s head. Even over the sound of Shane’s bear roaring as he raced towards his alpha, Jackson had heard the sickening snap of the man’s neck as it broke in two. Jackson’s fist was still around the barrel of the gun when the lifeless body of its owner dropped to the ground in front of him. That easy. He’d taken a human life. Jackson bit down on the burning pain that was searing through his chest. He tried his damnedest to stay upright on his feet and yet his knees gave out from beneath him and he dropped down to one knee on the ground.
