The cave felt smaller with every second. The Shadow Council wolves kept pushing at the entrance, growling and snapping. Rocks scraped loudly as they tried to break through. Mira and her wolves fought hard to hold them back, but I could tell they were getting tired. Lila stood ready, breathing fast, her fur covered in blood. I stayed pressed tight against Damien in the back corner. His body was warm and solid even though he was hurt. The mate bond pulled at me stronger than ever. Even with death so close, I could not stop wanting him. Damien nuzzled my neck again, slower this time. His breath felt hot on my skin. "If these are our last hours," he said through our bond, his voice low and rough, "I need you to know something. From the first night I took you, I knew I would never let you go. Every time I touched you, every time I buried myself inside you, it was more than lust. You are mine, Elara. My mate. My woman." His words sent heat straight between my legs. I rubbed my body again
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