head. A trap on our wedding night. William Hawthorne working with the shadows. Everything felt too real

yes met mine across the room and the bond pulled tight again.

I am part of this now whether you like it or not. Tell me th

ple in the eastern mountains. Every full moon it grows wider. Shadows slip through and corrupt everything t

throbbed in time with my heartbeat. "What ab

s you before the ceremony he can control the moon magic himself. His pack

ean his wound. My fingers brushed his skin and the bond flared hot. He sucked in a quick breath bu

eyes watched my face carefully. "Most women in yo

ndage and stepped back. My cheeks felt warm. The

ving us alone again. I ate a little bread while Alexander told me more about the pack. How he became alpha

e he spoke I felt his pain and his strength at the same

and called to my magic. I let a small ball of soft light dance above my hand. It felt comforting.

will break

de the keep? I slipped out of bed and put on a robe. The guard at my door nodded when

balcony overlooking the forest. Cool night air brushed my face. I clos

the scent told me it was Alexander before I even turned. His ches

ed near my ear. His breath was warm.

dows keep talking to me. Th

moonlight his face looked softer. "You will not destroy me, Eleanor. We will face

n his chest without thinking. His heart beat fast under my palm. The pull grew stro

r. Heat spread through me like moonlight turned to fire. The bond wrapped around us both glowing

owed brighter. "We should stop. The ceremony is s

wanted to pull him back. Another part felt terrified

The kiss replayed in my head over and over. Alexander Grant was dan

nd followed the noise to the main courtyard. Warriors wer

ted. "They left another warning. A dead wolf with a mes

hands clenched into fists. "We ride out

ned to look at me. "I am not staying behind.

stand my ground. After a long moment he nod

es my heart pounded wit