LOGINAt first, I saw Caleb as nothing more than a brute, a vicious, ruthless tyrant who valued power above all else.While Caleb continues to be independent and stubborn, he has also become more compassionate. He is proud and strong, and loves me deeply. I cannot imagine a more perfect mate.A mate that
As I’m moving into Caleb’s room after today, I feel a sense of bittersweet nostalgia standing in my own room in the palace. Caleb has told me that the room will remain unchanged, and that I can continue to use it however I wish, but what I want most is to move forward in my life with him.I’m standi
Knees in the dirt, Caleb still manages to look proud, even as he surrenders.“I will give you the crown, if that is your wish. I will easily give you my life,” he says. “But do not harm my mate.”Tears well in my eyes. Caleb, my brave mate, so strong and proud, willing to lower himself to this becau
His face is pale, his cheeks sallow. All of his limbs sag heavily, as if being dragged down toward the ground with more than just gravity. He seems to be giving great effort even to just keep his head upright.“What do you want, Gladys?” he asks. There’s anger in his voice, but there’s also defeat.
Behind Samuel, I see Caleb rise up from the ground. He heaves like it costs him great effort to do so, yet determination sparks like fire in his eyes. With clear exertion, he forces his massive werewolf body to take a step forward. And then another, approaching Samuel.Samuel, who had shifted to hum
Caleb doesn’t answer, but I suppose he doesn’t need to. I know what he said. The soft way he is looking at me, combined with the tender way he strokes my cheek tells me all that I need to know.He said I am his mate.As a human, I can’t feel the draw of the mate bond as well as a werewolf could. I’d
Not having any other course of action, I brace myself, preparing for the synch of teeth on my neck. The seconds slow, and in this one terrible moment, I’m positive that I’m about to die.My heart lurches, and I wish I could see Caleb just one more time.Then, as if he appeared out of my mind’s eye,
I stand very still, not even breathing, as that unknown wolf comes closer, sniffing now around the tree. He’s off to the side from where I am, but if he continues circling, he will find me here. I have no defense, and in the hollow, I’m basically trapped.For a moment, I think maybe I should make a
“Caleb…” I sigh, confused and frightened by pliant all at once. When he kisses me like he just did, like he’s trying to mark me down to my bones, it makes me weak in the knees. I’m not immune to his charms, not even here with the threats all around us.“If you die,” he says. “I will not be able to c
Suddenly, Parker pounces, making his move. Clint jumps to meet him.Fur flies, growls and snarls permeate the air as teeth and paw dig into one another. When they separate again, they are both a little bloody and tattered-looking. They circle once more, Parker with a limp this time.Clint strikes in







