It felt like an eternity before the sun rose and the lycan gradually shifted back into his human form, until it was only the alpha, who was cradling Aurora in his arms.

Cris's eyes returned to their normal dark color, as he stared at Aurora with a mix of confusion and bewilderment, he could vaguely remember how he had held her all night like this.

Her scent, the warmth of her body, helped to alleviate his pain. The pain was still there, but with Aurora in ...