terr

y depths. After pacing frantically, he shifted back to human form and dressed quickly. He waited by the fire barrel

our rage, but our hands are tied. They won't tu

ese years watching over her...""I killed her father," he confessed

She's a stranger to you. Be patient, son. We can't risk war with Callum's clan, they'd destroy us. "A pr

m's e

hand in his. The table was set with

ht now?" she asked, popping a grape int

vampires yet, remember

d, mouth still

red again, and s

ssed," h

plunged dangerously low. She and Hunter exchanged a look

nocked out of him. "Fuck," he muttered under his breath.

naked," tuggin

. incredible." He kissed her hand, his eyes locked

ed her hands.

Isabella, you're

replied. "She's still holding bac

was wearing a striking red dress

es were already there. Hunte

the leaders

e clan. The doors opened to a sprawling outdoor balcony, romantically decorated with

testants, mingle. Swap partners, dance, talk, do wha

hand. "Let's pair up with

smile was already in place. "Hey," h

nter repl

n asked, his tone casual but

You touch her wrong, and I'll end you."

t Chloe. Jasmine's short dress left little to the imagination, her bl

rumbling through the air. Chloe turned, her eyes locking onto the lead w

lf as a shield. The wolf growled, low and menac

lass in hand. "Oh, Liam

allum. "You've got my fated mate. Hand her over. Now." His eyes snapped at Chloe, who looked u

im up and down.

bella?" Someone tossed him a pair o

lked out of the wilderness, long black hair, muscles, tatto

me with me. Yo

upted. "If she leaves, she dies.

this. She wasn't yours to take. She's, my mate!"

even him. "Wait, what are you talking about

I've watched over you beca

d, and he caught her b

loser, "Get your

on Chloe. "You're her partne

nter shot back, his voice

keeping Chloe pressed to his chest. His lips brushed her che

ged with warning. "Let go, or you're start

ingering, before shifting into his wolf form. Her hand reached out, brushing his fur as her eyes fluttered open. H

er. "You know him?" he a

n? No clue. I didn't even know wolves could turn into huma

Okay, let's take a breath

the tension like a knife. "Mind

hen stood, leaving

s grip cool and firm. "W

ze head-on. "I

ing as if he'd expected n

e on her back, sending a sh