Xaden's pov

What was happening to me? Why was I suddenly acting so crazed and depraved? As soon as I realized what I had almost done, I rushed out of the castle for some air. My throat felt so dry and I was stifled.

I found my way to the stall where Shadow was kept. I nodded to the stable boy who led Shadow out. "It's okay, I'll take it from here." I said to the stable boy who was no more than fourteen moons.

Once he was out, I patted shadow down and gave him a carrot and an apple which he ...