The 200-Year Bride Swap
It stretches from the curve of my neck down to my shoulder and upper arm, its Elven swirls and tribal twirls forming the unmistakable shapes of a howling wolf and a full moon.
“What is that?” Rocco asks, his voice still thick with sleep as he props himself up on one elbow, peering at the mark. There’s an edge to his voice, a mix of surprise and something else. Something deeper, almost reverent.
I touch the mark lightly, feeling the familiar hum of magic beneath my fingertips. The blue lines remind me of the Elven blessings I carry, but the imagery, the wolf and the moon, is undeniably tied to Rocco’s world. It’s as if our bond has taken on a life of its own, blending our distinct heritages i