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EROS Hatred—that’s what I felt every time I looked at the sky and remembered how she had left. All day long I seethed with rage, imagining what the hybrid was doing—probably laughing at my stupidity for trusting her. I paced back and forth like a madman, desperate to leap out of that cave and hunt her down, to wrap my hands around her neck and squeeze until she passed out. I can’t believe I was dumb enough to trust she’d come back. Of course she wouldn’t. She’d already tried to escape once—nothing would stop her from doing it again. But this time, she was going to be punished far worse than a broken wing. I’d been too lenient, and I can’t be like that anymore. She has to learn that she’s my wife now and she will not run from me. I won’t let her go—not even now that I’ve reached full maturity. And it’s not just because of what my father said. It’s because I know that damned hybrid is doing something to me, something I can’t explain. Yet the mere thought of her leaving, of belonging

NINA His fangs are retracted, only the tiny tips showing. I let out a slow breath, craving more, and he watches my breathing as if mesmerized by what just happened. His body settles over mine again, his mouth seeking mine. I taste something different, something musky, as our tongues tangle in a battle with no winner. I bite his lip when the invasion comes—sudden but slow. “Just let me in. Don’t be afraid,” he whispers inches from my mouth, staring into my eyes. His hand grips my thigh, sliding up to my knee, which he holds and spreads wider, slowly pushing himself inside until he’s fully seated. I feel completely filled. I whimper against his lips as he begins to move. My nails rake down his back, digging deeper with every thrust. The taste of his blood floods my mouth. I release his lip and see crimson dripping from it, revealing the bite I gave him. He just licks it away and flashes a wicked grin. “Sorry,” I murmur, embarrassed. His hand slips inside my dress, squeezing my bre

ADRIAN When dawn breaks, I grow worried—I haven’t heard a thing about Nina. Despite all the warnings from my sister and cousins, I barged into the room and found nothing. No sign of them. Worry consumes me at the thought that my cousin might have done something—that he could be chasing her and she might be in danger. I alerted the king and queen, but Riane said they’re fine and just growing closer. To the king, that was enough; he didn’t want to search for them. I don’t buy it. Eros was sick, has a foul temper—especially when in pain—so I don’t believe everything’s okay. I fear he might have hurt Nina… or I don’t know. I really don’t know what he could have done. The afternoon dragged on, night fell, and still nothing—no word. It’s gnawing at me more and more. Two mornings, two afternoons, and now two nights with no news. But the shadow spawn are watching me—I know it. They’ve been keeping an eye on me since I entered the room. I also know they can find their lady; they hear ever

NINAThe sun is already mild; it’ll be dark soon. Eros and I leap into the forest, flying between the trees toward my village. Even with the sun still in the sky, the canopy shields him enough to fly without burning. It’s better this way—we’ll arrive early and not catch my mother off guard in the middle of the night.It’s still strange to think he chose me as his mate for life. Eros didn’t show me the mark, but I saw it on his neck.I don’t know much about vampire traditions—every race has its own, and many we never learn. But it’s still odd having him like this: so close, so attentive.He doesn’t seem like the same male from before. It’s as if someone turned a key inside him and transformed him into someone else. Someone who does everything for my well-being.“We’ll arrive shortly after dark. There’ll probably still be males and females out on the streets. My house is the farthest one,” I explain.“Got it.”“Eros, maybe it’s better if you stay a little farther back. You know, my fami

NINAI’m hurt by what my father said. I always knew that promising me to the vampires tormented him. I caught him many times praying to the Goddess for another path. Deep down, my father blames himself for the fate he set for me. I think for him, hearing that I’d become Eros’s mate was almost like sentencing me to death.I know. I understand. But I also need time to sort out everything inside me. Especially what I’m starting to feel for my husband. It’s strange to admit, but yes—I’m beginning to feel something for Eros. I don’t know if it’s because of the mate bond, but I feel good having him with me.The moment our bedroom door opens, I see Eros’s calm, serene face twist into rage in an instant. I turn and spot Adrian bursting in, stopping dead with his eyes fixed on me.“Nina, are you okay? I was worried when you disappeared,” he says quickly. I can genuinely hear the concern in his voice.“Adrian.” I hear Marian call him from the doorway. “Get out of there,” she says, her tone worr