HIS MUTE MATE
Then at Damon.
"I'll do it," I said.
Kael grabbed my arm. "Lily—"
"I'll do it. If it means keeping everyone safe, I'll do it."
Kael's jaw tightened. But he nodded.
"Fine. But I'm doing it with you."
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The ceremony was short.
Thorne stood before us, holding a silver blade. He cut my palm, then Kael's. Our blood mixed in a bowl, glowing faintly.
"Repeat after me," Thorne said. "I vow to never use my power to harm Silvermoon or its allies. I vow to protect this pack as if it were my own. If I break this vow, may my blood turn to ash and my name be forgotten."