ANA'S POV I looked up at the sky again, clutching my gown in my hands as I neared the entrance to the dilapidated building outside town. “Is this it?” I asked, looking up the once magnificent building. Diane nodded. “Yes, do you want me to go in with you?” She offered but I shook my head. “Get back to the dinner. I'll make sure to inform you if anything goes wrong” I forced a smile at her like I wasn't always feeling faint within. The mate bond was overwhelming as every few minutes or at intervals, he would mistakenly let down his shield and the feeling of pain from him would overwhelm me then quickly shut off again like he was trying to fight it off. That was enough motivation for me for keep my ground and refuse to run away and wait for the blood moon to be over. Diane nodded and

