ences. Every tree seemed to lean closer, every shadow

dy was taut with fight-or flight. And y

y. "You think you can resist me, Ryker?" His voice was low

himself to appear defia

smile. "Submit? No. You'll merge. Bond.

ld feel the pull of Kael's power against his own-the raw, pri

r stagger back. He caught Ryker by the shoulders, holding him

hort, ragged bursts. "I.

yet tempered with a strange tenderness. Ryker's fangs itch

ainst his lips. "The hunger. Th

tween fear and desire.

er. "Wrong? No. The world doesn't get to dictate what

and guttural-a warning, a pl

with the promise of chao

them-the wind howled, the shadows danced, and two Alph

d down to Kael's dark eyes and his burning to

s meant to kill... had