When I Was Left for Dead by My Alpha Mate
The only one who ever truly cared.
The memory faded, and I was back in the sanctuary, staring at the man who had been my secret guardian for all these years.
"You saved my life that night," Kael's voice was soft, pulling me from my thoughts. "From that moment on, I swore I would spend my life protecting you."
He rolled up his sleeve, revealing an intricate tattoo on his arm.
It was the image of a wolf, identical to the mark on my own wolf's form.
"This is a guardian's mark," Kael said, gently stroking the tattoo. "It only appears when you truly love someone, when you are willing to protect them with your life."