로그인He tightened his hold on me while turning his head to call over Mason.“Sir?”“Please inform the Council that Harper and I have taken a sudden leave. She needs to rest, and we’re not to be disturbed,” he ordered.Mason nodded his head. Out of the corner of Aurora’s eye, she caught the pair of us hea
Harper’s POV“Have you lost your mind?!” “Did she put you up to this??” “This is blasphemous! A blood bond hasn’t been initiated in over a hundred years!” “Clearly, this woman had poisoned the Alpha’s mind,” one of the council members announced. “He would never willingly choose to perform such a
Harper’s POV“I can’t believe I let you talk me into doing this,” Lucas grumbled. “It hasn’t even been two days since Calix was dealt with and you’re dragging us back here.”I playfully rolled my eyes at him as the two of us walked into the Council meeting hall. This time, it was I who called the me
Lucas’s POVI was still far too weak to move.Now that the terror Calix had caused was over, all I wanted was for Harper to come back. Regardless of how poor a shape I found myself to be in, all I really worried about was her.Unlike her wolf, she didn’t seem to have much control over this particula
Lucas’s POVThe unearthly sound that tore through the air felt like broken shards of glass were scraping against my eardrums. The noise shook the very ground I was pinned to. I half-expected some of the trees to start falling down around us.Calix staggered off of me, trying desperately to shield hi
Harper’s POVI honestly felt like I was intruding on a personal conversation I had no right to be present for.But it wasn’t as though I could just turn around and leave. I had to stay regardless of the uncomfortable tension that filled the air around us.Once more, Calix’s face took on a look of in
I’ll take her to the Domain with me.That way, I can keep her safe while also giving her the freedom she craves.“Harper.”My voice carries across the room, and Harper stiffens. When she turns, her eyes are narrowed in a challenge that dares me to tell her to leave, to go back to my room and continu
Harper’s POVLucas gave me full access to the mission plans.I didn’t expect it, but I appreciate the gesture because I do want to go on this mission.Leaning over the desk, I try not to feel strange sitting in Lucas’s chair. He and Mason are still sorting through the mission supplies, leaving me al
That gets their attention.All four of them stare at me with surprise. I’m sure they didn’t think I would know their boss is a woman. Anger flashes in the tallest man’s eyes and the others look a bit nervous as I keep going, “What if it swells? What if I can’t go to work or have to go to the hospita
It’s peaceful and more beautiful than anywhere I’ve ever been.“You like it.”It’s not a question, and I can’t deny it because he’s right. I do like it.“Why?” I ask, thinking I might know his answer. “Why bring me here if it’s your special place?”When I turn to look at him, Lucas is already watchi







