~ SELENE ~

I slowly awaken in the hospital, my mind groggy from the sedative. As my senses return, memories flood my thoughts. I replay Catherine’s words about Draven Thorn being my werewolf mate, and turmoil twists through me. The revelation feels unreal, and I wonder if I’m in some kind of torture-induced dream.

I know Zarek Noctis isn’t short on ideas when it comes to tormenting his playthings, which is why it is so hard for me to believe any of this is real.

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