Chapter 20

ETHAN POV (rated R)

Relief at having Miranda in my arms is overwhelming as my warriors, and I walk back towards the archway. Out of all my years of life, I have never been as emotional as I have been today. From self-pity to self-hate, from blinding rage to blissful relief, I have never experienced anything like it...and I hope never to have to again.

The archway gets closer and closer but instead of heading for our realm happily, my warrior holding Lorraine freezes.

"My King, I must mark my mate. She is unconscious and can not give her consent....but her home is too dangerous for her to return to," my warrior explains as soon as I make it to his side.

I look down at Miranda as she bites her lip hesitantly.

"Miranda...love, he is right. I pray we captured all the members of this group, but I can't be positive. Returning to your house will place both of you