She shook her head fiercely and wrapped her arms around his neck, keeping him from leaning back.

"Bite me back, Baron. Let's be one. I'm already trapped in this world. At least let me choose who I'm trapped with.

Baron tried once more to pull away - one last scrap of discipline - but she tightened her hold, desperate, vulnerable, begging without shame.

The Alpha in him bowed.

Slowly, he lowered his head to her neck, breath trembling against her skin.

"Elowyn..." His voice rough, ...