Slowly and steadily, Nicole's wolf returned. It grew stronger, and soon, she began to display some unique abilities that even Liam was surprised to see. Her senses were sharper, allowing her to detect motions and waves of energy easily.

It amazed Liam. While watching her train, he battled with the need to claim her as his mate and make her his permanently, but he wasn't sure. He needed to be certain that his wolf wasn't acting as a result of the mark.

Plus, although Nicole had ...