I woke up when the sun hit my face. The light was bright and warm. For a second, I forgot where I was. Then, I felt a heavy arm across my waist. I remembered everything. The wolf. The man. Silas.

I turned my head slowly. Silas was still asleep. In the daylight, he looked even bigger. His skin was the color of dark wood. His chest moved up and down very slowly. He looked peaceful, but he still looked dangerous. Even while he slept, his muscles were thick and hard.

I reached out a hand. I ...