✶Elizabeth's POV✶ I stand, feeling dizzy. I back away from Aiwin. He's part werewolf, a Lycan, stronger than a werewolf, stronger than an Alpha. Stronger than Jason. He must sense my worry and fear don't the bond, but so does Aiwin. "Don't be afraid of me, Liz. It's still me." Aiwin moves forward slightly, his green eyes filled with calm. "You lied." "I was afraid of what you would think. You already have a lot going on Liz." I continue to back up. "What about the bond, Aiwin? Did you lie about that?" Aiwin stops, an emotion passing over his eyes. "No, I could never lie about something like that." My heart rate picks up, worry settles into my chest. The burning in my chest returns. "My Fae bond with you is a protectors bond. But, as A Lycan Liz, we choose our mates. We aren't give

