Drake POV
“Mate”
Before me, my future collapses and darkness takes over her eyes. Quickly, I sweep her.. .. Lorna, my Lorna, in to my arms and hold her against my chest.
The weight of her, so real in my arms, yet so fragile. I glance to the cliff edge, the stark realisation that I was almost too late, will stay my constant along side the cycle of the moon.
Staring down at her, I become lost in her features. With her so relaxed, she looks so beautiful and graceful. So much younger than the years of abuse and fear had made her. Dark circles under her eyes give the truth away, and my wolf growls in my head.
“Protect”
With every atom of my being, I will protect my mate. My luna, my love. Nothing will ever, EVER!! Touch her again. She will never fear, never be sad. We are the alpha a
