LOGINHe 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
“They see anything as merchandise,” I finish, trying to push back the flashes of memory that rise in my mind. The poor animals, the greedy vendors, and the creatures that had no choice in being sold.It’s one reason we’re here, I remind myself.Save Harper. Then save the captives of the Domain.“The
Lucas’s POVHaving Harper around all day is incredibly distracting in the best and worst way. I can’t keep my eyes off her as she spars with my men, learning how to protect herself and growing closer to the warriors.Not wanting to ignore my men, I turn back to the line of men sparring in pairs. The
Harper’s POVLucas trusts Ms. Sage, which means I should too.So why can’t I stop my hands from trembling?Clutching at the sides of my pants, I dig my fingers into the scratchy material of the cargo pants. Lucas sits off to the side, staying close to offer his support. He offers a reassuring smile,
Lucas’s POVThe double doors to the Council’s chambers tower over me. Intricate carvings of the first werewolf and the Goddess decorate the doors—their story one that I heard many times as a young pup.I’ve stood before these doors many times as the Alpha of my pack but never have I felt as much wei







