rembling. Not only because of the cold, but a

ine had trusted him, but the trauma she had

te," Charlie said softly, "I won't take you to my c

yes staring at Charlie. "You're n

Charlie repli

this in the blink of an eye. You n

's a small villa nearby. It's a good place for us to re

utstretched hand. His touch felt warm, and the same power as before

h. The forest that had felt so frightening now felt peaceful with Char

. On the shore of the lake stood a beautiful stone villa, surrounded by wi

f the kingdom," said Charlie as he opened the door. "Not

armth inside. The fireplace in the corner of

blanket was neatly folded on top of it. Everything felt like h

a bath and calm yourself down. I'll call a t

say thank you. She sat on the sofa, f

seemed to know what she was thi

For the first time, after everything she had b

he had someone who believed in her, who prot

ixed on Charlie's bright blue eyes. Her mind was still in turmoil. Sh

ce soft. He took a step closer, but stoppe

Gwendoline's

on't know what to do. The destiny

been turned upside down. But trust

rest. I won't force

ked Gwen, trying to divert her attention fr

olf. I can smell my mate from a great distance. As soon as I smelle

nued, as if he could read her mind. "Take your

ng these words. But seeing what Charlie had

don't sense any lies from you, Gwen. For that

her voice trembling. "Ethan... he's so sure

ve true instincts," Ch

deceived, but not a wolfman like me. You are my mate. I will help yo

had to trust Charlie; after

t, Darren was a very good person. I respected him greatl

de either. But I really didn't kill him

you," Charlie promised. He did look

was so attractive, as if he was born to b

than's pack? Someone who is close to A

every member of the pack. The name Eld

than's father's former advisor, while her mother is a werewolf healer. She has very sharp sen

irectly. I don't want any unnecessary bloodshed, especially since it's

ure Ethan has spread rumors that I

m without endangering you. I'll chase and get you, Gwen, but not to punish you.

han's rejection. She no longer felt alone. She had a mate who

eyes. They weren't tears of sadness, but t

g smile. He demanded nothin

harges. And when all this is over,

d. For the first time in three years, she felt that her destiny w