“I have tried very hard to be understanding when it comes to this tough-guy alpha-male possessive shifter bullshit,” I said, glaring back at them. “But this is now the second time I’ve had to convince one of you not to try to kill someone on my behalf, and I’m done dealing with it.” My insides began to burn their familiar burn, letting me know the phoenix approved of my actions. “I am not some object for you little boys to fight over. Figure out how to deal with the overflow of testosterone without me having to come save your asses every time. Got it?”
