Mark by Destiny.
“Please, don’t leave me. Come back.”
The glow deepened, the silver light now pulsing in rhythm with Liora’s heartbeat. Christen’s ragged breathing hitched, then steadied slightly, though his eyes remained closed.
Alpha Dean stepped forward, torn between stopping her and watching the miracle unfold. Loretta’s trembling fingers clutched his arm.
“Dean,” she breathed, “this… this is her power.”
Christen’s lashes fluttered, his body still weak, but then his eyes opened slowly. The silver glow dimmed around his ribs, leaving behind smooth skin where the poisoned wound had been.