Avery’s pov

My fingers reach up to gently brush against the warmth of my skin, my heart thudding loudly as Xade stares down at my neck in awe and relief. Then his eyes flicked up to mine and he sent me a watery smile, his head lowering once more as he kissed me until my lungs burnt.

“You’re doing it baby,” He whispered against my lips, the taste of his tears mixing with mine. He cupped my jaw, running his thumb over my cheekbone fondly. ” Your body is accepting my essence.”

I close my eyes briefly, trying to adjust to all the emotions running through me all at once. “Are you sure?” I whispered, a bit unsure if to keep my hopes up and celebrate so soon.

He kissed my lips, once, twice and then the third time he playfully nipped my lower lip. “A hundred percent. The bite is healing.”

My eyes peeled open, my heart thudding. ” Does that mean you won’t drink the wolfsbane?” my voice is filled with hope and happiness, a mixture that made my body buzz with anticipation for his response.

still gently running along my cheek

body for finally fighting for our future. I grinned, my eyes twinkling even though the flaring pain was still present in my body. It might take a while for my body to fully accept the bond

told you I keep my promises,” I breathed happily, thanking my body for not giving up and showing him I was

to ear, his teary eyes staring deep into my soul.”

little moment. Xade turns around and I peek around his arm to see that man still leaning against

dying, that mark showed no signs of healing at all,” he pushes off

and

man who I now recall

reluctantly shifting aside so Henry can come more forward to examine me. I freeze, a bit ashamed to be in a room practically naked under these sheets with

closer, his eyes narrowing with intensity as he examined the mark. Then those intrigued globes widen in shocking surprise and a

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