Thor

g a steady rhythm on the stone paths, with Kael always a half-step behind me. He was my silent, brooding shadow, a tangible

he air. Zane. He was sparring with some of the pack warriors, sweat glistening

, get away from this stray," he commanded

, my expression one of vacant confusion. "Zane

h his. She shot me a look of pure, venomous triumph. "He's just worried

it. The f

. I lifted my head and looked directly at Zane. My vision was cry

e stammered, taking an

should try it sometime." I then turned my gaze to Kael, my voice ringing with a

ff me. It was still young, untamed, but it was potent. Zane's face went pal

d, her face contorting wit

s. "The deal I offered you," I said, my voice low and intense. "I'm adding a new term.

houlder with me, a united front against our

my voice echoing across the now-silent training grounds.

s chest. The faint remnants of our Fated bond were te

boot. Without a moment's hesitation, I sliced it across my palm. Bl

and bleeding freely. Then, in front of the gaping warriors, in front of m

ara Thorne, in the name of the Moon Goddess, choose Kael Voss as

Voss, accept your claim. I will be your sword and y

rging a new, powerful bond. Zane screamed, a raw, animalistic sound of p

cating that it sent Zane staggering backward. It was the power of a king, an emperor, and it w

quickly as it had appeared,

Without another glance at the wreckage

ed, disbelief, and for the first time, a healthy dose of fe