Deborah’s POV

The symbol on Erick's chest glowed with his heartbeat, a golden light showing through his shirt. Deborah couldn't look away or understand it.

"The Eclipse Ignition has started," she said, sounding empty. "But we haven't even..."

"I know." Erick covered his chest, but the mark was there, always. "It shouldn't be happening. The prophecy says it only starts after the mate bond is complete, after..."

He stopped, and Deborah blushed. After they were fully together. After they'd ...