Reclaimed Destiny
attered into fragments. If I had been smart enough to listen to my instincts, I would've bolted from that castle-e
and die," Dante said, clasping his
na, I'm planning something more grand-rig
orced myself out of my daze. A rush of heat filled my senses, signaling I had little time left. Despite my desire to storm in and confront them, I
window on my right revealed the Blood
. The scent of sandalwood was everywhere, surrounding me. I had n
y thighs. My heart pounded erratically, and my k
sped, "please d
aying me, desperately urging me to turn around. A hoarse whimper esca
, collapsing to my knees as
d fled. I knew the scent belonged to Enzo, but I refused to acknowledge it.
oor, trying to drag myself forward des
teps growing louder as he approached. A low, mocking chu
keeping me in place until he reached me. Enzo crouched beside me, gently taking my hands and l
mate?" His voice was almost soothi
spat through gritted t
u. Mates can't kill each other-it's the way the Fates designed it. I just need to be rid of you.
, struggling to push him away, but he d
dmit, you look stunning in that dress." His gaze lingered on my chest, a cruel smi
words ignited. I hated that my body responded to him. I hated
"I would've done it, too," he murmured, his hand tr
e," I snarled, my voic
e fight him off. After a moment, he pulled his hand away, sighing in feigned disappointment.
body tensing at the sound of his voice. "How long are you going to
anic laced my voice. "Why d
itimate reason to reject you," Enzo
, holding a small vial. "What is that?" I whisper
you," Enzo said calmly,
down my throat. I choked and tried to resist, but his hand clamped
ver win," Enzo growled, a
sed me, and a moment later, fire coursed through my
u done to me?
coldly. "Guido has to declare you too w
into knots. Even through the excruciating pain,
st*rd,"
worry, the burning will stop soon enough," he whispered
catching me each time I came close to collapsing. The wolfsbane had nearly paralyzed me, leaving me unable t
helming pull I once felt toward Enzo. The warmth between us shattered, repla
f him. Would he treat his mate this way, if she turned out to be a shrouds wolf? Or worse, wolfless? Why was I even thi
bond-with me-would only weaken him. He claimed he was ready to sacrifice his mate for the good of the pack.
scratching his long gray beard and nodding along. What was I even hoping for? Justice? Fairness? There was no
tacle. I scanned the faces in the crowd, desperate to find my sister. But she w
eed you to assess whether my son's bond with his mate will weaken him." He gave a sh
efore turning to Guido. "Look her over and t
eyed me, my legs barely holding me up as Dante kept me from collaps
smoothly. "How was I supposed to know
insides twisted. Couldn't they see what was ha
lashing in his eyes. "There's something wrong with he
on, healer! Is she too weak
s brow furrowing. "
ply, pushing Guido aside. "Gianna
ices. "Reject her!" someone shouted. "She c
felt his grip loosen, leaving me to crumple to the ground at Enzo'
it. The golden thread that connected
the ballroom, each word striking like a bl
that, the th
Romance
Romance
Romance
Romance
Romance
Romance