Darren

I paced my private office like a caged beast, each step echoing off the stone walls of the castle. My breath came in ragged gasps as I ran my fingers through my hair, tugging at the roots.

“Damn it all,” I growled, my voice barely above a whisper.

The image of my father’s broken expression flashed through my mind, tearing at my heart. But what choice did I have? My own mother, threatening my mate, my Ally…

A wave of protective fury washed over me, setting my blood on fire. My ...