Chapter 72

~Avery's POV~ All of us stood there gasping. I held my hands over my mouth, not wanting to scream. I knew that James wasn't the one being put in harm's way, yet I was worried about him getting hurt. But Michael, Michael was only worried about his mate, he didn't have any ill intentions, he shouldn't get hurt because of it. ”James,” I said in barely a whisper, but I got no reaction. I knew he heard me, but he refused to take his eyes off Michaels, he wasn't going to break eye contact. ”James, he was just worried, he didn't mean to cause me any harm.” I tried reasoning with him. ”Yet he almost did.” He growled angrily. ”Please, don't do this.” I don't know if I would believe myself with how weak my voice sounded. In my head, I sounded a lot stronger. James turned his head, and there and then I knew that no matter what I said or did, it wouldn't change his mind or his actions. I nodded my head and took two steps back. ”SHIFT!” Blade roared, forcing a shift upon Michael, and that he did. H