Damien.
The moment my fangs sank deep into the tender skin of her neck, an explosive, blinding shockwave of raw spiritual energy erupted through my entire body.
A choked, desperate gasp escaped my throat as the mate bond finally slammed shut, connecting my soul to hers with absolute, devastating force.
It felt like hot fire and sweet honey racing through my veins all at once, as every unfulfilled promise, every ounce of buried longing, and every thread of my lingering hesitation melted away in a fraction of a second.
I could feel her, and for the very first time, I could feel the inner depths of her mind, her soul, and her struggling wolf calling out to mine through the newly formed connection.
I poured every single drop of my strength, my light, and my Alpha energy directly into her through the mark, desperately trying to anchor her fading spirit back to the mortal world.
