MasukThorne’s POV“Then seal your vows.”Almost before the Elder is finished speaking, I cup Aurora’s cheek. Her warmth fills my body as I slide my hand to the back of her neck and pull her to me. Her pulse beats wildly against my palm as I touch my mark on her neck and seal her lips in a kiss.Heat coil
Aurora’s POVI can’t feel the ground beneath my feet, and it’s not the nerves this time.There’s something in the air that’s almost dizzying.The forest beyond the trees is alive with laughter and music. I remind myself that this is all for me, that Thorne is giving me the ceremony I should have had
Thorne’s POVThe forest is eerily quiet as my men, Grayson’s men, and Sanders’s men get into position.The night air is thick and heavy with the promise of bloodshed.My wolf is prowling in my mind, restless and ready to end this. Like me, he’s itching to get this over with so we can go back to our
Though, I don’t sense any anger from Grayson or Elizabeth. Instead, an overwhelming feeling of love fills the room as they embrace each other.“Alpha.” That serious tone in Jace’s voice makes me sigh. “The Redwater scouts sent word.”Standing, I move over to Aurora, kiss her head, and murmur, “I’ll
Aurora’s POVAnders is waiting for us when we enter the patient room. His familiar presence makes it a bit easier to keep walking, and his smile helps me calm down a bit.“Aurora, this is my sister, Doctor Elisa,” he says. The woman, who is much smaller than him, steps forward and bows respectfully.
Aurora’s POV“You’re awake. That’s great,” he says. “Sit down and eat.”He pulls my chair out and sets a plate loaded with food in front of me, and I gawk at it.“Thorne, I can’t eat all this,” I tell him, eyeing the three waffles, mountain of eggs, bacon, and fruit. Is he insane? And why is he watc
Aurora’s POVFinally, it’s Saturday. I feel like I can breathe easier away from work and the sight of Thorne and Angeline together. Though, it’s not much better in the car right now. My mom sits in the passenger seat quietly, an awkward air hanging between us.We haven’t really spoken about the trut
Aurora’s POVThorne’s thumb gently brushes my ankle when he sits in one of the dining table chairs and lifts my leg. I watch as he places my foot on his shoulder, giving him a good view of the bloody claw marks down my calf.“Shit,” he barks. Blood drips to the floor as he examines the wound. “I’m n
Aurora’s POVThorne has been like a hawk, watching me, since I returned to work. After a few days of resting, I was going crazy from doing nothing. Thorne didn’t want me to return so soon, but I couldn’t stay in the hospital or at the house any longer.It’s insanely boring watching TV all day when y
Thorne’s POVAurora isn’t here. I look around the room to find it nearly empty. Right. Lunch.Since she returned from being attacked, Aurora has been eating at her desk, so I figured she would today also.“Thorne!”Jace jogs up to my side and bows slightly in greeting.“Walk with me,” I say, turning







