Elaina My breath hitched. Cold shivers cascaded over me, leaving goosebumps of terror in its wake. My eyes doubled in size, blurring with panic. How did he get inside my head? Throughout my entire life, I’ve heard rumors that extremely powerful mate bonds could alter telepathic abilities, or that the two lovers could seek an audience with the goddess. Those were just rumors, myths that spread faster than flame on dry leaves. But this felt different. It was real. No, it was surreal. Almost as if I’m in a dream or still hallucinating from the sedative I was shot with. I pinched my thigh to see if I was indeed dreaming, but the pain that exploded through my skin made me wince, and thus I realized this was indeed real. The hybrid-king can read my mind. “Answer me!” His hand found my th

