Ally's POV

　　I feel the heat of Elliot's breath against my neck.. His arms encircle me, strong and sure, yet tender as if he fears I might break under his touch. Our hearts beat in a wild syncopation, matching the fervour that's been building between us since our eyes first met under the pale moonlight of the Luparian Kingdom.

　　"Ally," he murmurs, his voice a husky timbre that vibrates straight to my core.

　　"Elliot," I breathe out, feeling Dawn stir ...