A Stolen Fate
The way he says my name, soft and almost reverent, sends a shiver through me that has nothing to do with the cooling evening air.
"Why do we even play this game?" I ask, breathless and still caught in the warmth of his grip.
Yuri's expression shifts and a spark of seriousness flickers in his eyes. "Because I am preparing you for the inter-pack games," he replies. "One day, when you become my Luna, you will need to know how to navigate challenges, just like this." He tightens his hold, as if emphasizing the weight of his words.
His intense gaze pins me in place. "One day," he says, "we are going to win the Luna's Choice game together."