The air between Carter and me felt thick with anticipation, as though everything that had been building between us was about to come to a head. His words hung in the air—I’m ready. My heart pounded in my chest, both from the aftermath of the battle and from the weight of what we were about to do.
Carter wanted me to mark him. He wanted to take that final step, to fully embrace our bond and everything that came with it. I could feel Morrigan pacing inside me, her approval radiating through every fiber of my being. She had always known this moment would come, and now that it was here, she was practically vibrating with excitement.
He’s ready, she whispered in my mind, her voice a low growl. It’s time.
I took a deep breath, my gaze never leaving Carter’s. He looked at me with such certaint
