LOGINBlaze growled then, but it wasn’t the enraged growl from before. It was a soft rumble against my arms.“Don’t let a man like him ruin our engagement,” I said, finally releasing him and leaning back onto my knees. “That’s what’s really important tonight. Let’s go enjoy it.”Blaze’s body went slack, t
MiraEverything happened so quickly, I wasn’t able to process it until I saw them on the ground.One moment, Tyler was leaning in to kiss me, and I moved my face to the side so he wouldn’t touch my next.The next, the glass door behind us shattered in the wake of the Lycan King.Valen slammed Tyler,
Either way, though, I was stuck answering questions from all the pack leaders in attendance.I was the shiny new toy that everyone wanted to play with. One pack leader asked if I was naturally a blonde and if my wolf’s coat matched my hair. Another asked if I would be having pups within the year.Al
MiraIt all made sense now. Valen’s strange mood swings, the rumors, him wanting me one moment and then pushing me away the next…it all made sense!You’d never turn into such a monster. What’s wrong with his wolf? I thought to Ash. Patricia combed and styled behind me, humming to herself.He’s a Lyc
ValenIt was a stupid question to ask. I knew exactly what Blaze had done. At least, I knew enough to assume what had happened.Usually when Blaze took over, it was like I was in a pit, unable to see or feel, but surrounded by tiny screams I couldn’t quite make out just on the edge of my consciousne
“It was painful, of course,” he continued. “But for Valen, there was no coping with the grief. He’s let it swallow him, and I’ve suffered the consequences.”He let my hand drop then, fixing his collar.“Wolves are more influenced by their human sides than most would think. His pain made me lose myse
“Have you made up your mind about our bargain?” Valen asked then, eyes sliding over to me. The movement was so small, but it felt so precise and powerful coming from the Lycan King.My eyes flickered to my father, who stared expectantly at me. I breathed in, sighing as I replied, “Yes. I will stay i
MiraThis time, it was my turn to stare at Valen for a thick moment of silence.He wanted me for his wolf? This wasn’t making sense. I knew that second chance mates were not as profound of a connection as first fated mates, but still, the mating bond should’ve been irresistible.Relief and disbelief
Valen dropped me unceremoniously on the floor. I scooted away from him and huddled into a ball against one of the bedposts, the last time we were alone in a room together still a vivid memory. He crouched from where he stood, glowering at me.“I will give you one chance to explain why you ran,” he s
Mira and ValenMiraThe maid didn’t say anything, but she didn’t need to as I looked into her eyes. I wouldn’t be allowed to wear anything other than what the butler had left for me.I looked back down at it, fear coiling inside of me. I’d barely escaped Valen when I’d worn that red dress. In this,







