LOGINThorne’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
“Ivy has not told us much about their plans, and I heard through the grapevine that you’ve been helping with the preparations,” the Luna tells me, sipping her own drink as she studies me. “I just didn’t expect you to be human.”Her tone isn’t derogatory like most werewolves, and her smile seems genu
“What was he wearing?” Thorne questions.“Gray suit with a red tie,” I answer then mutter, “He might be limping if he didn’t heal already.”“Oh?”I nod, “I stomped really hard on his foot with my heel to get away.”Thorne smirks and lifts a hand, brushing it down the back of my head. My heart skips
Emma’s POVThat mutt Jackson might just be out of his mind.I shake my head with a chuckle as I watch Aurora type away at her computer. There’s no way this human could be Thorne’s mate. She’s so… plain and human. By default, humans are weak and nearly worthless in our world, and this woman is no dif
I didn’t expect his response, and I can’t stop my mind from wondering if he’s leaving so he can spend time with me. Then I remember our contract and the fact that we haven’t slept together in several days.That must be it. He must want to sleep with me tonight since it’s been a while.However, I can







