ra'

d, leaving only a faint tingling on my finge

It was probably the mate bond," I said, for

e light had touched him. His golden eyes narrowed, jaw tight. For a moment I thou

s heel and left the room, the door c

even asked my name. He kept calling me "little one" like I was some child or pet he had picked

me like a person or if he would al

s in this room like a prisoner. The ph

again since the mor

walk with only a slight limp. I tested my steps carefully, then made my way o

arrying linens. "Excuse me

go by?" I asked again when she did

ously. "I... I'm not al

and a swift departure. Finally a middle-aged woman carrying a tray of h

, a strong female voice

will tell y

tood a few feet away. Her posture radiated power, shoulders squa

voice clipped. "Trainin

a smile. Her aura was domin

thout flinching.

f surprised I had spoken back. "You s

'd like to know more abou

many questions for someone who just arrived bleed

but before I could, a warm male

She's not alwa

k hair, sharp features, and a warm, easy smile that reached his eyes. He

tinued, glancing at Dana with obvious fondness. "I'

me," I said aloud befo

dened. "Yes. Luc

short, sarcastic laugh. "Finally someon

d some of the tension in my chest. "He's not as ter

learly said she disapproved

a person instead of a problem. Kylan really was incredibly handsome, with kind eyes that made i

you

s," I managed, the word

Elara Voss. If you need anything while you're here, feel free to ask

esn't need a tour. She needs t

tion on me. "Ignore her. Dana's bark

d at my lips. For the first time since wak

memory of Lucian's cold stare or the tiny white spark that had jumped

he king wasn't going