Eden Grace
“I said marry me, Eden.”
Her shock gave way to disbelief, then her anger came hot and disorienting. “You have lost your mind…?”
“No? I have never been more sane.” Cassian stepped closer, far too close, until the air between them felt thin and stolen. They were almost breathing the same space. “And I really mean it, Eden. Marry me and you will be safer than any being. No rogue, no council, no rival pack will ever dare to look at you twice.”
Eden's pulse thudded painfully against her throat. But she forced a bitter smile, refusing to let him see how unsteady she felt. “Are you sure it's not some twisted desire of yours rather than for my safety? You always wanted whatever you could not have. Back then too. I chose Jake and you could not stand it.”
Eden's words cut through C
