The Professor’s Mate: The Moonborn Legacy
Vanessa shivered, clutching her arms, while I carried Isabella, her weight guilt-heavy, pulse steady under my grip.
Ragnar led down hidden stairs into the chamber, torches guttering blue flames, the obsidian altar gleaming with runes, chains ready, crystals at corners humming, moonflower elixir bubbling in cauldron, incense smoke coiling thick. Silver dust circled the slab, vials of wolfsbane lined, chalice engraved waiting blood.
Veron turned from anointing runes with his blood, his eyes lighting mock-pride. "Caleb, future alpha—timely arrival." His tone dripped sarcasm, bow shallow, mocking my delay.