Elise's POV

My hands trembled as I read the letter again, each word feeling like a knife twisting deeper into my chest.

My dearest Alia,

How long did you think you could run from me? Sixteen years I've searched for you, my little devil. The power that courses through your veins belongs to me, just as YOU belong to me.

I know about your little Alpha mate Xander. I wonder how you'll scream when I tear his throat out in front of you.

You have until the next full moon to come to me willingly. If ...