Darius’s POV
I thought having Sylvara in my territory would be entertaining, but I never expected it to be this intoxicating. Every moment around her makes my wolf restless, my chest thrumming with excitement. I want to tease her, to push her until she finally breaks and submits—not just to me but to the bond clawing between us.
Her scent alone is enough to drive me wild. Sweet, maddening, like wild roses after a storm. My wolf howls for her, demanding I claim her now, but the hatred in her gaze disturbs me. Still, I know she won’t hold out for long. Her body already betrays her—every shiver, every glance. What I want now is more than her body. I want her heart, her loyalty, her soul. Everything about her drives me insane.
I knew about her plan all along—how she wanted to escape the pac
