Chapter: 746

"Even now," Ashar continued, stepping closer, "with your wolf's essence stirring beneath your skin-can you still not forgive us?"

My throat tightened. I felt Alina's presence stir within me, curious, but unwilling to rise to the surface. "How-how do you know about my wolf?"

His expression turned knowing. His voice dropped to a near whisper, vibrating through me. "You think I wouldn't feel her?"

I took an involuntary step back, pulse hammering. "She's.not fully here." "She will be." His tone was sure. "And when she is, I won't make the same mistake twice."

"Meaning?"