~Lucian~

The morning sunlight glowed on my skin as I made my way to the borders, my wolf beaming with a smile as a result of last night intercourse.

Just thinking her name made something warm settle in my chest. The way she'd given herself to me, trusted me despite everything I'd put her through; it was a gift I didn't deserve but would spend every day trying to earn.

But now wasn't the time for those thoughts. I had an intruder to deal with.

As I approached the eastern border, I could see ...