The words echo through my mind. “Of course, I mind, but if I mate with Lorcan willingly and save the wolves, could you let him live?”

They exchange a glance, neither seeming to want to give in, but Simon nods. “We’ll speak to them and see what they say.”

“Is that where you are going now?”

Luce shakes her head for him not to tell me, but he just nods, not saying so.

“Fine. Can we meet again?”

Simon agrees and they both turn, heading deeper into the woods. I breathe out a sigh ...