ot the biting frost of the forest, but the cool touch of fresh linen against her skin.

realized she was lying in a bed unlike any she had known-large, warm,

g across the unfamiliar room. It was built of stone and wood, sturdy and elegant, with

n she s

from the

dr

aintly even in human form. His broad shoulders leaned forward, his elbows o

ame pull she had felt before the darkness claimed her. It was

presence filled the room, commanding and powerful,

is voice deep and steady.

e been terrified, but instead her chest fluttered wit

Andrew replied. "You collapsed i

d pulsed again. His nearness made her blood sing, her skin tingle. She p

ond that no force in the world could ignore. His wolf stirred rest

t. Not when everything around th

grand hall of the Alpha's house. Her father and mother had been

ling. "Andrew was meant to meet me today. Instead he disappe

ttered with anger. "Do not worry, Angela. He is only fulfilling his role as Alpha,

r families is clear. Andrew must marry you. It is the only wa

e. "Then let us hurry the ceremony. I want him mar

-

elders had gathered, along with the Sebastians. Angela was dressed

ly around him. He did not pull away, but every muscle in his

ngela declared proudly, glancing at th

pproval, and Mrs. Seb

hidden away in the guest chambers. Her scent lingered in his mind, swee

. Duty demanded he go through with this.

lting her head with a smug smile. "Mark me,

in anticipation, but as he leaned close

bond. No spa

oiling as if burned. A cold emptines

licking in confusion. "What

ss. His wolf refused. His body refus

stians exchanged panicked glances. Ange

r eyes flashing with fury and confusion. His wolf

an

osen another. The girl he had rescued. The one with eyes ful

g could ch

You are mine!" She lunged toward him, her nails digging in

tians shouted in protest, but Andrew's gaze was al

ommotion. Their eyes met across the chamber, and the b

his voice echoing inside And

he one.

Her hands shook, her heart pounding, as if some

da. Her face twisted with fury. "Her? That

t motion, he placed himself between them, his body shielding Amanda

and you will

oze. No one

, her heart racing, caught between terro

ruth. Whatever Andrew was, whatever destiny was pul