Before your scream had the chance to echo through the dark alley, he was by your side; sharp claws exposed as a menacing growl escapes through equally sharp and bared teeth.

You could barely call it a fight, really. Only a few swipes and jaws snapping with bites before he has your assailant running away with a puppy-like whimper, unprepared for a fight.

Nikolai’s growls slowly fade into angered breaths as his body returns to his human form, turning towards you with eyes full of concern.