The Rise Of The Midnight Heir
"Then what are you saying?"
Selene took one long, shuddering breath. Her fingers tightened around the cold iron bars as she looked straight into his eyes.
"My heart knows you are my mate," she said, her voice echoing through the quiet dungeon. "But tonight, I have to choose something greater than what my heart wants."
"Selene, stop!" Kaelen reached through the bars, but she stepped backward, out of his reach.
"I, Selene Dravenor..." Her voice trembled, but she forced the words out. "...heiress of the Red Claw Pack, daughter of Alpha Darius Dravenor, and Luna-in-waiting of this territory..."