While Lyra and Victor relaxed in the steamy bath, the scene near the plaza was completely opposite to it.
The first thing Blake did as soon as Victor left was attack Xavier in his Beast form. The image of his mate collapsing with blood coating her dress had almost sent him into a frenzy. His battle senses quickly kicked in, forcing him to engage in the battle with a Beastman that was clearly more powerful than him.
He had no qualms admitting the truth. Knowing your opponent well is the only way to fight effectively and, in this sense, to survive effectively. That was all Blake could do, try his best to survive Xavier's vicious attacks.
And once he sensed his mate was safe through his bond, the bloodlust consuming him reduced significantly. He could have turned back from his Beast form if he wanted to but opted out when he saw Xavier taking his Beast form.
