Dorian left his parents’ house without delay. What kind of curse was this? Why had fate decided to test him so cruelly? First, he had lost her. Now, when he had finally found her again, the entire world seemed to rise up against them. Dark times lay ahead. He didn’t know what tomorrow would bring, but he knew one thing with absolute certainty—he would never betray Clara. Never abandon her. He was ready to fight the whole world, even his own father, to keep her safe. Without her, there could be no life. Driving far out of the city, he stopped near the cliffs. He forced himself to breathe, to calm his wolf, then pulled out his phone and called Clara. “Sunshine, hey. How are you? I’ve missed you.” “Hi,” her soft voice wrapped around him like silk. “I just spoke to my parents. They’re s

