in regaining your partner." Like a thousand invisible voices,

ould turn away and turn down this

betrayal. She still harboured a desire for what had been taken from her.

the moonlight. She could see him clearly now, and s

ets, a sharp jawline, and an air of confiden

can call me Kieran for the time being." His name flowed from hi

a moment. She was still curious

hy would you want to assist me?

ou mean Amelia? "No." Kieran's smirk turned into so

o down her back. Kieran stepped forwar

now. Lily took a deep breath. "Amelia was not taken by him. My s

eyes pierced hers. "Your mate, Lily,

hat someone else has replaced you

w tightened. She detested the sting of his words.

hardly caused the Alpha King to pa

t realisation was painful. "So, what are you hoping to

ould like to strike a deal." Lily's eyebrow went up. "W

position alongside the Alpha King-ex

ever, would not go out. She had lost everything to Ameli

rl." His voice lowered to a near whisper as he leaned slightly closer

ou assist me in taking something from

ran's smile remained unwavering. "I should be aware o

was just as bad. With her heart thumping against

for what was hers. There was not much of a choice. She raised her chi

As soon as Lily accepted his offer, he took h

is rapid speed. Without slowing down, Kieran answered smoothly, "To get wh

o was willing to assist her at the moment. They arrived at

carved into the ground, a tiny s

clearing, Lily paused. With an unreadable expression, Kieran turne

ds the clearing's middle. "Remain motionless." Li

nged as soon as she st

nto his jacket, Kieran produced a small dagger and raised it. "We

ieran took a step forward, his voice steady

ood. Lily tensed. "My blood?" Kieran gave

he was still unsure if she trusted him. However, what optio

the blade against her palm, Kieran's eyes

e floor, the sharp sting had hardly

through the clearing. Lily gasped as an unexpected warmt

it. Kieran took a step back and observed

the honey and lavender a

d re-established the bond. And now... Th