a's

ack gardens. The cool night air was a welcome relief after the suffocating atmosphere

e, his tall frame silhouetted against the night

d, the words feeling inadequate

his voice a low

used. "Why? You and I bo

lips. "Do we? My wolf seems to think otherwise

r days, stirred at his words. *He is strong,* she a

t. "But the bond... it's not there

ove of Alphas who treat their daughters like property to be traded. And I especially don't approve of men like

te stranger, yet he seemed to see the injust

knot of guilt tightening in my stomach. "You've declared me y

on of taking it ba

d a beat. "What

with me to the Black Moon Pack, Debra. As my chosen mate. I can offer yo

my pack, everything I had ever known, and go with a

f Marley and my father, waiting for them to find a

ed with the suspicion that had been my constant comp

nt a Luna with a strong spirit," he said softly. "Someone who isn't afraid t

saw only defiance. He saw spir

hey were not tears of sadness or rage.

ous," I said, thinking

ug, "is no longer your concern. You will be under

and saw an unwavering promise. He w

But as I stood there on that moonlit te

voice trembling slight

thtaking smile. "Good. Go and pack. I will mee

ed Vicky. This m

er than they had been in years. For the first time, I wa