inch away from Caleb's skin when

was thrown backward, stumbling a few steps,

d in absolute disgust. "Don't touch me," he said

nexpected, that she stood there with her mou

hest out further, the feathers of her dress rustling. "If you become my mate, I'l

in envy. That was the highes

. A small, petty part of her wanted to see if t

assets. He leaned in slightly, his nose

dropped li

hat did you say? I bathe

s voice dripping with conte

rs escaped f

e pointed a shaking finger at Cora. "Yo

patience

dy. It wasn't just killing intent; it was the aura of

he hardest. She collapsed onto her hands and knees, her face pale, her breath co

his voice echoing unnaturally,

, making sure Jana understood the realit

supporting her back-and grabbed the sack of fruit. He walked out of the clea

Jana was still on the ground, coughing and glaring after them

iet of the forest path, her smile faded. She looked up at Caleb

rful female in the tribe for her. He

p the mountainside. The trees he

n now," Cora said s

ms tightened, pulling her

h," he said. "It wi

, carrying her and a heavy sack like i

sked. "Why did you refuse he

s ice-blue eyes softening. The fierce warrior wa

mate," he said sim