Matthias turned back around after freeing Amelia from the binds. He was surprised, but his features then took on smug satisfaction. However, his smile dropped after sensing his mate waking up; he looked back at Amelia, whose eyes were darting around warily and in shock at her surroundings. Then they landed on Gabriel and the sword piercing through Cassius' throat.
Her hands raised to her lips, and tears filled her eyes, "Cass.." She whispered before being slapped in the face and falling to the ground. Matthias was growling at her, his chest rising and falling as his eyes burned into Amelia's back.
Gabriel pulled his sword from Cassius' neck, using his foot in his back as he did so, and letting him drop to the ground.
"Kill the wench now," Matthias growled. Gabriel saw the Alpha's form vibrating, looking as though he was ready to shift and attack Amelia. She jumped up and ran towards the door but was immediately shoved into the wall by Gabriel.
"Gab-"
